The Festivals Continue

It is difficult to articulate the sights, sounds and smells that radiate from what I experience. The festivals continue through the end of this week until Saturday. Various groups like the one pictured, "Scouts de Mexico" march with their banners and songs to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral to be blessed and attend Mass. Outside of the Cathedral are booths selling various food items, arts and crafts and others peddling well...junk.

As you walk down the parade route you are able to observe a rich culture that I have come to appreciate more and more. The focus on the value of family is evident everywhere. Lifestyles to the casual observer like myself pulls you back to the core values of family, friends and partners that add so much richness and true happiness to our lives. An appreciation for the finer things in life, but also the enjoyment of the simple things. Both equally appreciated and enjoyed.