One of my absolute favorite things about this city is that is just buzzing with human energy. I'm sure just on my walk to class everyday I pass a couple hundred people. I'm not sure what I'll do when I go back to SLC and see much emptier and less exciting streets. Suffer from people withdrawals, that I'm sure!
There is a park near my house and during the weekends there is an arts market. It is the place to be on Sundays. I discovered this one Sunday after visiting a nearby art museum and have found myself returning there on Sundays whenever I can.
It's really something of a spontaneous circus. Last Sunday I spent 3 hours wandering around and catching all the 'acts' that were there. Let's see, there was---
- A jazzy/bluegrass type band
- A band playing Cuban music
- A hilarious clown that had everyone in hysterics...even the teenage boys standing behind me.
- A couple dancing tango
- Jugglers
- Tightrope walkers
- A huge semi circle of folks doing capoiera
- A puppet show for the kiddies
- A drum circle
- And of course hundreds and hundreds of people like me just enjoying the atmosphere.
All that is missing really are the exotic animals. I'm serious-I can buy kettle corn, roasted nuts, ice cream and other such spectator food too! If you're ever in BA, be sure to make it a priority to come...you may even want to prepare a little performance of your own. You're guaranteed an easy going and appreciative audience!
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This is not one area of the world I have ever thought of visiting (not for any negative ideas) but you do make it sound so special I am already missing being there. Enjoy it for me too if I never get to.
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