December 11, 2010

one caballero

i have wanted a photo of one of these cowboys for a long time

they intrigue me with their weathered faces, worn clothing, lean bodies,

and strong characters

this afternoon, bob, laura and i went into coxen hole

to see a christmas parade and the lighting of the tree

why we went at 3:00 (the start time) is a mystery to me!!

i should know better then nothing starts on time here.

we never did see the parade of a local marching band 

it was supposed to be on the back of a flat truck

but apparently someone needed the truck.

not sure why they didn't just walk.  *s*

either way i think it started close to 5:00 pm

so that meant we had a lot of time for waiting around

when i saw this guy walking down the street i was thrilled
i loved the way he walked along like he 'owned' the side walk
carrying that heavy load on his back like it was nothing,
and swinging his machete like a warrior instead of a worker

there are times when you just can't be shy.

this was one of those times. 

i pointed my camera right at him and shot!

good thing he didn't shoot back!!  :-)

it was a wonderful event at the port of roatan

we enjoyed seeing the big tree, the happy children

getting candy and meeting my first black santa claus

 

santa!  don't be shy!  :-)

this little blue stick was a lollipop he stuck in his mouth just before i took the photo

i had asked him if i could take his photo and i thought for sure that he would pose with the kids 

but nope.  

 bob ho ho ho-ing with mrs. claus!

my favorite part:

singing the song 'amen' by harry balefonte

with the steel drums accompanying us!

wonderful!