Day 3 Festival of the Conquistadors

Unfortunately, I just missed the Festival of the Conquistadors in the Jardin, but there were still small celebrations in the various neighbourhoods - including in front of my place. The noise of the fire crackers was crazy - and the band at the end of the street was super loud.

Later, needing to stock up on food, I caught a taxi to La Comer - huge, modern, with a great selection of Mexican & international. food. Had to wander down to the Ancha to get a taxi - and use my limited Spanish once again.

Here, I noticed a Bank of Nova Scotia, so thought that would be a good place to take out the 12,000 pesos I still owed Diego. No luck - the kiosk wouldn’t take my HSBC card. Oh well . . . . will try HSBC near the Jardin.

In the evening, I wandered down to the Jardin and tried to take out the 12,000 pesos, but it would only let me take out 2,000 - plus charged me for the transaction. Decided I’d come back tomorrow and talk to someone in person.
While there, I checked out the action - musicians on every corner, a band on stage again, and lots of happy people dancing. Such fun.Read more