Fun Fact No. 71: Can I get that soda in a deposit bottle to go? So as many of you who have traveled outside of the US know, soda usually comes in a glass bottle that you can't get to-go. You have to give it back, because the bar/restaurant etc., gets a deposit back when they return the bottles. What to do when you want that tasty Inka Cola to go? Dump it in a plastic bag with a straw and roll.
Yes, tis true. I have a fever. I hope I'm not getting the flu! It's generally warm in the Amazon, but it really sucks when you have a fever. It's WAY hotter. I think I got it from my sheer exhaustion. On Friday night I took some sleeping pills and slept 10 hours (praise the Lord!) and I needed it. Saturday night was rough and amazing at the same time. So here goes!
We had a cook-out at the house during the afternoon on Saturday, and then Monica and I went to the Olympic pool for a little bit. I got changed and went to the chapel where our concert was. Everyone sang and played beautifully. And my crying got going because they brought me flowers and a beautiful plate with the names of everyone in the choir. It was really emotional. I then went to Monica's to change out of my black dress and into my black "i'm playing with a cumbia band" top, with lots of sequins, and my skinny jeans. I got to the Complejo where Explosion plays every Friday and Saturday and as the VIP, I got let right in with my own personal bodyguard. Exactly why I need a bodyguard is kind of beyond me, but he's a handsome guy, so I didn't complain.
And then...to the stage. Dancing salsa with the band and then...my turn. A complete blur, but I have pictures to prove I did it. And then I did it again on Sunday night at a different venue! Holy smokes kids, wouldn't I love LOVE to be a salsa flautist. Bad-ass! Seriously, I would dig it, but I need a whole heck of a lot of practice!
oh my gosh...you look fabulous in your salsa outfit! Congrats. If only you could have cut your pants up like the other people on stage ;)
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see you back in Austin-selina
hiya! i'm a friend of elise's (and seth and rhonda's), and she just sent your blog to me.
ReplyDeletei totally saw explosion in the complejo!!....two years ago now. one of the most magical nights of my life. though i think that had a little to do with the 21 raices and the long-lost love (LLL) i was with.
so crazy you were up on that stage! with those scantily glad ladies! if only my trip had been two years later, i would have thought to myself "who the fuck is whitey?" and i would have talked to you, and we would have had a small world moment.
well, looks like you're coming back soon...??? wow. suerte, buen viaje, y quizas vamos encontrarnos un dia.
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*jed