tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post196844566478891194..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Carnaval in Ocozocoautla, and thanks from the kids!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-89246834789918732322020-02-25T21:27:16.343-05:002020-02-25T21:27:16.343-05:00It was a fantastic experience. We found out that t...It was a fantastic experience. We found out that this particular carnaval in-cooperates three different cultures into it over the last 500 or so years, the Zoque, Christian and Arabic. It was definitely quite the experience and we loved being part of it. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84478298512849353702020-02-25T21:19:49.780-05:002020-02-25T21:19:49.780-05:00I know, crazy, huh! We can't even begin to ima...I know, crazy, huh! We can't even begin to imagine how exhausting that must have been for the participants in that parade. But wow, what a fantastic parade it was, even if we didn't stick around for it all.<br /><br />We loved getting the cards from the children and watching them have so much fun with the pinatas, I think even a few tears were shed. And, we know that they will enjoy the soccer balls, basket balls and volley balls just as much. It sure feels good to help them out. :-) Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45009879175040725782020-02-25T21:12:35.767-05:002020-02-25T21:12:35.767-05:00We are so happy that you have enjoyed our posts fr...We are so happy that you have enjoyed our posts from the last week or so. They truly have been fantastic and unique experiences for sure and we have loved every minute of them. We couldn't have done half of the things that we did without the help of you and Paul and many of our other readers, and you and all of them we say "Thank you". :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42376951301514366242020-02-25T21:09:19.032-05:002020-02-25T21:09:19.032-05:00You are most welcome, it was truly our pleasure to...You are most welcome, it was truly our pleasure to do it. And, thank you so much for your donation, you now know that it was spent wisely. :-)<br /><br />Yes, you definitely have that right. We can't express how much travel has enhanced our experiences throughout our travels around the world. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30763662391645455672020-02-25T21:05:56.871-05:002020-02-25T21:05:56.871-05:00Yes, and Kevin had mentioned that in the blog post...Yes, and Kevin had mentioned that in the blog post. There was a lot of talcum powder and foam spray spread around through the whole carnaval experience so the masks stop you from breathing in the powder and spray or from it being thrown into your face by mistake.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31304618597029709302020-02-25T21:03:04.315-05:002020-02-25T21:03:04.315-05:00You are more than welcome! It was certainly a fun ...You are more than welcome! It was certainly a fun and interesting time to see how they do "Carnaval" here in Ocozocoautla. We loved it an the atmosphere surrounding it, and yes it was tiring. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86665483493098892512020-02-24T19:26:53.063-05:002020-02-24T19:26:53.063-05:00The costumed people in the small white masks and c...The costumed people in the small white masks and colorful hats are called Parachicos and they originated in Corzo, Chiapas. A legend goes along with the costume and the dances. <br /><br />Looks like a lot of fun!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83992730564373284572020-02-24T15:02:05.171-05:002020-02-24T15:02:05.171-05:00An 8 hour parade - holy cow! How sweet those kids...An 8 hour parade - holy cow! How sweet those kids are...and grateful. Nice they gave you guys cards. I know you've made a big difference in their day to day living over the last couple of yearsCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17349417422438101822020-02-24T14:02:53.188-05:002020-02-24T14:02:53.188-05:00This week has got to be one of the top highlights ...This week has got to be one of the top highlights for me......from the shopping, to the painting and installation of the water pump, the tours to the canyon, punctuated by an awesome Carnaval indeginous celebration and the joy and excitement of the kids breaking the piñatas at the end of the day! WOW! I have no words to describe that day albeit I’m an armchair traveller!!!! Hahaha! Buen viaje mis amigos! Lynnette Khuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608492676290925231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9248159012827810282020-02-24T13:03:52.859-05:002020-02-24T13:03:52.859-05:00Again, thanks for organizing the donations and sha...Again, thanks for organizing the donations and sharing these kids story with us. Travel is richest when you aren't merely a passive observer.Tom Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865433250124707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12386856109724269472020-02-24T10:13:06.125-05:002020-02-24T10:13:06.125-05:00In one picture I noticed several people wearing me...In one picture I noticed several people wearing medical face masks.Elspeth Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412631907112053091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86846623273487477672020-02-24T08:04:04.962-05:002020-02-24T08:04:04.962-05:00Thank you so much for giving us a taste of the col...Thank you so much for giving us a taste of the colourful carnaval and the atmosphere through your pictures and videos! So lively and so original! Must have been pretty tiring, though ... armande https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625194382631850642noreply@blogger.com