Farewell Bashes

I was honored to have 2 bashes (parties) in 1 day. YES, I am popular and appreciated.

My first bash was thrown by the Fajina Ladies. It began at 8am. When I first arrived I was not sure the party was going to happen. The ladies were carrying on as they usually do. Eventually I began to sing to myself "L is for the way you look at me. O is for the only one I see. V is very very extraordinary." At this point all of them looked at me and the bash began. This consisted of caldo and boiled beans/masa an soft drinks. I gave each lady the little thought I put together plus donated my clock and a lovely board of pictures (Thanks Kevina). They all gave me tiny baskets and other crafts they had made. It was a special moment.

The sign made for the ladies-to always remember me!

NaTea posing for the camera

Valeria from Santa Cruz

Teresa from Santa Cruz

Justa from San Jose

Delfina from Blue Creek

Patty from San Jose

Priscilla from San Antonio

Teodora from San Antonio

Petrona from Columbia

Candelaria from Indian Creek (notice the height difference)

Maria from San Miguel

My second bash began at 7pm. Luckily I had all afternoon to rest from the first one. Alice put together quite the party for me. Full of Garifuna Drummers, BBQ chicken, Alice's wonderful potato salad and DANCING. Check out the video of Leeshe (3 year old) dancing!

Lovely poster and notes for me

Getting my drumming on

Ismae

Awkward family photo

Alice

Auntie Josie

Life of the party-Leeshe

Grace

My best friend-Elzena

Overall I was showered with love. What a great way to end these 2 years!