Another Parade and Then a Time Out

I've been feeling kind of run down for a number of weeks. I'm sure it's my allergies (and I'm finally meeting my new doctor Wednesday, so all is well). Before lunch today I was lounging and reading "Great Expectations" on my Kindle when Jerry walked in and said, "I don't know if you care, but I hear a band nearby." Well, how could I resist?  I opened my balcony door to see if I could determine which direction I needed to go. I then threw on my shoes, grabbed my camera, and ran downstairs. The music was coming from about a block south. I met the latest Cruces de Mayo (Crosses of May) procession as it was turning past the restaurant Niños del Flor (Flower Children) at the corner of Calle Virgen de Los Buenos Libros (Virgin of the Good Books Street).

THE PASO AND ESCORTS. THE RESTAURANT NIÑOS DEL FLOR IS AT LEFT.

THE HORNS TURNING THE CORNER.

STAYING IN STEP.

AFTER THE PARADE PASSES BY

Dudo and Moose — especially Dudo — can be persistent and annoying when they want to play. Dudo's favorite toy is the drawstring from a pair of Jerry's sweatpants (sweatpants no longer attached). He drags it with him as he follows me from room to room. I'm supposed to grab the other end. When I came back upstairs from the little procession, Dudo was waiting. I gave in and played with him... again (I'm already well-trained). Moose joined in. My goal was to keep playing with them this time until I wore them out. I succeeded.

MOOSE AND DUDO CALLING FOR A TIME OUT.
(YES, THAT'S THE LETTER "T." THEY'RE NOW LEARNING THE MOVES TO "YMCA.")