Singin' in the RAIN


The Mexican people are mostly Catholic…very strong Catholic…therefore there is usually a Patron Saint for almost everything.  To that it was not unusual that the first week of June, between five-thirty and six am bombs could be heard. No fireworks, just projectiles sent into the air and a flash bomb explosion.  My inquiring mind wanted to know what was waking me up.  Had Trump sent ICE down to take me back to the US… No,  this was a celebration of the Saint who will deliver the rain.  As close as I can tell, it is Saint Tlaloc….he is the Saint who brings rain for the farmers and growers…further checking is required…. The bombs (usually about 20 in number each day) continued daily for a week followed by a final celebration with more fireworks, music and dancing each night until about 2 am.  Our home is far enough away to let us hear the music and bombs but after three days, you hardly do more than jump on the first explosion and then roll over and go back to sleep. 

As mentioned before…the Mexicans LOVE to party.   As with most fiestas, the plaza is the gathering place for the people of San Antonio with rides for the kids, food and drink for the grownups and smiles all around.  The faithful must have been successful because we have had almost nine inches since the fiesta and we have two more months of the rainy season to go.  Most of the rain comes at night and the lightning and thunder are worth getting out of bed and watching from our veranda.  As with most fiestas, there is a break for an evening mas and then it is back to the party.   Here are some pictures of the festivities
little girls in friars outfits for the upcoming parade

Rides for the children and parents to watch.

Fresh juice ....just a wonderful treat

Not sure what these are but they are popular at fiestas

Bringing in the materials to set up her la tienda

Could not resist this little angel who was ready to party

Everyday about 5 pm this is a precursor of the rains coming


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  1. UnknownJuly 18, 2018 at 5:14 AM

    Ahh Rain, feel free to send some up to Arizona! We are fortunate that we have not had more forest fires and thankfully a few monsoon rains have given us a little safety factor.
    What happens to your lake with all the rain?
    Have you become an even better chef or are you eating out more often?
    Keep up with your Blog, always refreshing to hear from you.
    Thanks, Steve V

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