Guest blog written by Luella -Saturday night in the plaza in Bolivar, all of the family that I had met, and most of those that I hadn't, came to Bolivar for a big get-together. Everyone had arranged to arrive by 7:30pm. When all had gathered, we found a nice area with tables and a tent and handy bar service. Introductions were made and stories were told. I have to admit that I was a little apprehensive about the evening, especially since I had been to the Bolivar Hospital Emergency Room that morning for treatment of a scratched cornea on my right eye. The doctor treated it with drops and, of course, an eye patch. The picture here was taken from my left side, otherwise you would see that I look the a "Pirata of the Caribe." Just how I wanted to show up to the family party! Everyone was so wonderful and concerned,though, that I quickly got over my embarrassment.
All told I think there were at least 50 relatives, most from the Gonzalez side and some from the Restrepo side of the family, that came for this party. A few of the highlights were: Elba's list of "Mamita-isms" (things their grandmother used to say) like, "I heard you all get home, and you got home really late," which had the entire family cracking up, and her husband Giovanni's (the troubadour) song, which he wrote on the drive there, and sang along with two musicians. It included lyrics about everyone in the family including us "gringos" and was all in rhyme.
Sitting in the plaza, eating, drinking, and laughing with the family, was incredibly fun. The setting was amazing, the libations were great, and the company couldn't have been better. I can't wait to do it again.
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