Ponce Carnival

Beez Neez now Chy Whella
Big Bear and Pepe Millard
Sun 14 Feb 2010 22:00
The Ponce
Carnival
![]() We stopped for lunch and just before Ponce
we saw this wonderful village (pity about the telegraph wires)
![]() ![]() As we pulled into Ponce at nearly two, we
saw road-blocks. We pulled over to talk to a policeman to see if we
could get to our hotel any other way. He was next to a spur reservation
with space for our car, so Bear bumped the car up the kerb. By chance
we were a hundred yards from the start of the Ponce Carnival. Having been
stuck in not one but two over the years, I knew there was nothing for it but
become two of the crowd and enjoy the spectacle. As the parade started the lead police bikes put all their sirens on. My eyes watered
and I actually checked for blood - we haven't been in noise like this for a very
long time. Then came the cars.
![]() ![]() The cars were
stunning. I was really chuffed to see this Chrysler - vintage bug - 1935 and in pristine
condition
![]() Very proud young
men
![]() ![]() The Police
worked hard all day, this lady was worrying - she never
stopped stroking her weapon
![]() The Lions Club was
represented
![]() ![]() We wondered why they would put scary faces
in a carnival, then we visited the Indian Ceremonial Centre and now know they are gods
![]() ![]() A couple of carnival
queens
![]() ![]() Happy orange
float. There she is again with her boss and her partner, still stroking her weapon
![]() ![]() Diddy cars were just
terrific
![]() We saw Scouts,
Sea-Scouts, Guides, Rangers, junior Army, RAF and Navy bands
![]() ![]() Danger and dangerous
nails
![]() ![]() Regulars at the
Sizzler, all you can eat..........
![]() ![]() More danger and two good looking
men, one had pony tail in stunning condition and his friend had a great
pattern
![]() Some of the bands were extremely
good, and loud
![]() It was fantastic to see
so many youngsters in all the different bands, but by five hours later I
was ready to kill the next Lyre or xylophone I heard
![]() Guess who enjoyed himself
???
ALL IN ALL WOULD WE HAVE
CHOSEN TO SPEND ALL DAY WATCHING A CARNIVAL ??? BUT IT WAS
COLOURFUL
IT WAS A SURPRISE - BUT GREAT TO SEE SO MANY YOUNG
PEOPLE
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