Today we fiesta!

Today was Bolivia's day of independence and we were invited to a BBQ to the home of Ivan and Christine along with his family and our other friends of team Bolivia. We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of eating and eating and eating oh and did I mention eating. I think Ivan cooked enough meat for 3 or 4 more families. The meal was fantastic and the company even better. We sat in the backyard and enjoyed conversation and of course some amazing music played by Wilson(Ivan's brother-in law ) on the churanga and Ivan on the guitar. Wow do those boys have talent! The sun was shining and I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful way to spend the afternoon. I must say for all the hype leading up to this day around the city I've been rather disappointed in the city's festivities but maybe we just weren't in the right places. I've been waiting for the fireworks to go off as it's now 10 at night and usually they are going off on any random day for whatever reason. Flags are waving from every balcony, building and taxi car. We were able to purchase a large Bolivian flag for only $3.5 Canadian. As tomorrow is the last day of summer vacation for us missionary families before the kids start school we're all heading on a day trip tomorrow to Chapare. I will post more regarding this trip on the weekend.