Revolution Day Lo de Marcos Celebration
We attended the Revolution Day Celebration in La Penita last year and enjoyed the festivities but were especially warmed by the open acceptance of us "gringos" and our cameras and this year in Lo de Marcos was no exception.
As I moved through the crowd of locals with my camera children were anxious to pose and moms standing near by gave an encouraging nod with a smile as I pointed to my camera and then to the child. No language barrier as they knew what I was asking.
I noticed in Lo de Marcos more than I did in La Penita last year a greater significance given to the elders. There was a queen and her court and a large contingent of elderly that I took to being grandparents all dressed alike and grouped together as the festivities progressed.
There were fewer street vendors in Lo de Marcos but the lady with the grilled chicken caught our eye and I returned later in the day to purchase two (dose), medium (media), chicken (pollo), dinners to go. Not knowing the words for "dinners to go" I pointed to the carry out bags hanging near by and then to my scooter which I had arrived on. Along with a half chicken each we received grilled potatoes, grilled chillies, and grilled onions. I must have miscommunicated as we had enough vegetables to feed half the park. All for the grand total of $102.00 pesos or $7.84 U.S. The meal by the way was excellent but not quite as good as "Kristina's" in La Penita.
To read the account of Last years Celebration and more pictures in La Penita click on the link below. Then scroll down to "Mexico Revolution Day Celebration".
