It's been a great week since I last posted. We'll start with last Thursday's trip up to Santa Barbara to partake in their annual Fiesta or at it is officially called . . .
It happens every Summer during
the first weekend in August
It is a fine excuse for a five day street party celebrating this splendid coastal city's Spanish heritage.
Street stalls are everywhere
selling everything including . . .
Not again, MORE fans
Young Flamenco dancers
were performing in the main square
Laurie was decked out for the occasion
She still works three days a week in Santa Barbara and we met for lunch . . .
. . . and shopping
One of the Fiesta's cottage industries is the making of confetti eggs to smash on top of friend's and stranger's heads.
Good ice breakers.
Fancy ones sell 4 for $1
Great coloring ideas
Plain ones go 5 for $1
Lots of eggs everywhere
Lots of work for 25¢
Lots of good food as well
at reasonable prices
Mariachi Bands were . . .
. . . all over town
One of S.B.'s best places to eat
and enjoy a STIFF adult beverage
After lunch with Laurie, I decided to go for a long walk down to Santa Barbara's beach area.
Dolphins at the entry to the Pier
Beach Volleyball is a must,
especially during the London Olympics
Cartwheels are fun too!
These horses will take part in the
big parade in town on Friday
It was a very good day indeed!
If you are ever in California the first weekend in August, visit Fiesta in Santa Barbara.
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