Well, Carnival is coming up next month, and the annual Water Balloon Wars have commenced!
Fatalities so far are unknown, however many a battle wound has been inflicted, including to myself and the other girls I was with yesterday. Terror strikes man, woman, and child alike from cars passing by, rooftops, and windows. It was thought that at least indoors was safe… until last night…
We were seated inside a café next to floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoying watching the spirited water balloon fight which was occurring on the sidewalk just outside the window. The feuding parties hurled their ballistics with incredible velocity from one sidewalk to the other across the street, jumping around and using their half-on T-shirts as shields. Occasionally, a missile would splat against the glass of our café with a loud thud. Then, all of the sudden, with a startling thump and shatter, shards of the thick glass were flung into our clothes and faces. Thankfully, none got in our eyes, and we didn’t loose too much blood. J
Happy holidays, everyone! When ya'll coming to visit?
Never during Carnaval! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad that the injuries weren't any worse!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm glad, too. As Katrina and I were in the bathroom cleaning the glass and blood off our faces, she said it just looked like we'd cut ourselves shaving, lol. I think I'm gonna start wearing a wetsuit, bullet-proof vest, and motorcycle helmet.
ReplyDeleteOnce at a church retreat when i was about 6 my dad knocked over our pastor from about 50 feet away using one of those huge water balloon slingshots. It left a big welt too, those things are dangerous even thawed. Take care, and keep writing!
ReplyDeleteA moto helment is not a bad idea. Glad you are all okay. Let the fun (NOT!) begin. Carnival is a bigger holiday than Christmas here....and much more dangerous. Take care and be safe.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I'm glad I live in the USA!! We have are problems here to though..I'll be praying for you, your so brave~ Do you live there?or just working as Nanny temporary?I seen you on the facebook,Non-Denominational page..Your very intresting & Funny..Its good to have a good humor,when time are ruff,but not always easy to do..Keep up the faith,God is with you..
ReplyDeleteJoel - oh, that's why you guys were ex-communicated? LOL, j/k. Wow.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anonymous! I'm living down here for 6 months. Doing language study and volunteer work. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!