On September 15, 1821, The Central American provinces declared their independence from Spain, and for the past several months here the local students have been preparing for the annual celebration.
You could hear drumming at all hours of the day, and some nights. It became background music, joining the steady beat of the waves.
But what a grand celebration it was!
This was our first year here for it. Last year our home was rented out for this long weekend, so we remained in the States until our house was free. And the year before, we’d just left Nicaragua to return to our jobs in Baja, Mexico.
I’m so glad we were here for it this weekend, and hope to be here again.
It’s a 100% celebration of the students, with each school parading through town while performing, with the grand performances in front of the church.
I joined my friends and the teachers and families of the Latin American Spanish School up on their balcony overlooking the church.
