A Dramatic Beginning
The WSF 2009 kicked off with a parade of the participants. Folks were to come out with their colors, banners, signs ect. It was a glorious spectacle. To add to the drama of the moment, just as the stage performances of the Amazonian region welcoming the world to Belem, it began to downpour. A thick unending warm rain. I believe that I have not mentioned that Belem is the one of the rainiest places in the world. Yes, it is in the rainforest but even so, it is a rainy place. The parade continued and it rained most of the time. There was really not much one could do to avoid it. One of the SVD´s that I was walking with had a full length poncho and a big hat. He was prepared and protected my camera. I one the other hand got wet and that was fine. I just kept in mind that it was below zero in Chicago and embraced where and what I was experiencing. Pictures of the parade below.
The WSF 2009 kicked off with a parade of the participants. Folks were to come out with their colors, banners, signs ect. It was a glorious spectacle. To add to the drama of the moment, just as the stage performances of the Amazonian region welcoming the world to Belem, it began to downpour. A thick unending warm rain. I believe that I have not mentioned that Belem is the one of the rainiest places in the world. Yes, it is in the rainforest but even so, it is a rainy place. The parade continued and it rained most of the time. There was really not much one could do to avoid it. One of the SVD´s that I was walking with had a full length poncho and a big hat. He was prepared and protected my camera. I one the other hand got wet and that was fine. I just kept in mind that it was below zero in Chicago and embraced where and what I was experiencing. Pictures of the parade below.
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your posts. They have been really interesting and I look forward to hearing more about your adventures and what you have learned. Take care and safe journeys.
- Beth
Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteChristy