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I guess I better get a lot of pictures of the park the way it is now, so I can compare it to the new construction later, should I return.
          
Following months of delay, the project to rebuild Parque de la Madre is scheduled to break ground March 19. The work includes construction of a 240-car underground garage, installation of a state-of-the-art asphalt running track and an outdoor concert stage. The $1.2 million project, which of... Read More

Here is another blog from November that I had sent only to my family. You may find it interesting. I've sent you some pics in several emails now, but failed to say anything about the activities, so here is an explanation for your information and entertainment.

Every year, the last day of October (known in the USA as Halloween) All Souls Day...or....Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated. This rolls right into what probably is the largest event of the year for Cuenca...Indepen... Read More

I didn't think you would mind my including this older blog from October, 2011 that was sent only to my family. I went to Mass at my regular Church today and arrived before the doors were even opened. I guess they open around 6:30AM, with Mass at 7.  I’ve been getting to church earlier, as my speed and endurance have improved as I adjust more to the 8300’ altitude. I initially took 20 minutes, and now have it down to 11 minutes.  This is the church closest to me. However, when I wa... Read More

Cuenca Ecuador - March 06, 2012 Even though it was raining lightly outside, I decided to walk into town. The closer I got to my destination, the harder the rain came down. Some time back I discovered a short cut through Mothers Park, just North of the Super Maxi grocery store. Combined with the short cut and my big 'golf' umbrella, I stayed dry. The road just over the bridge and before the 90 steep steps from the lower river area to Calle Larga, the main road at the start of town, was in a... Read More

I left for town a little later than normal on Thursday, as I fixed my own breakfast instead of eating out. I walked to the main park in 'El Centro'...Parque Calderon, and as I approached it, I heard a band playing, and sure enough, there was another parade going by. This time it was all school kids all decked out in their school uniforms. Had no idea what this parade was all about.  I sat on my favorite park bench and people watched for a little while, but decided to walk around the re... Read More

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