On November 3rd, Cuenca celebrates their independence from Spain. The week is called Cuenca days and they celebrate with parades, fairs and circuses. Everyone gets the week off of school and jobs (as long as you work for the government). We decided to take in some of these days by going downtown to see many street vendors, many parades, lots of entertainment and cultural activities. One day we took Nuvia and her kids to a small fair and enjoyed seeing the kids go on a few rides and try some Colombian foods (which technically Nuvia's parents are Colombian) that were being sold at the fair. Another day we went as a family to another fair which hosted a circus and the smurfs or pitufos as they are called here. We decided to take in the circus and enjoyed watching a few trapeze artists, some clowns and a contortionist. At the very end the Smurfs came out, danced and got pictures taken with the kids. We had bought a little package with candies and happened to win a free photo with the Smurfs. Calen was a little afraid of them but Ceara was glad to be near Smurfette. Then of course we let the kids experience a few of the rides including a kid sized ferris wheel.Overall, Cuenca days was a great way to learn a bit more about the culture of the country but more of the city and the things that the people enjoy here.
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