what did i do this weekend in el salvador? i saw a german silent film, sunrise, which it turns out i had already seen. this was another french/german sponsored event. the theater was packed - i sat in the aisle and some people stood the whole time. pretty cool to see standing room only for a silent film. it was also free and there was even a musician playing live along with the score and that is always neat.
i went to a dance performance at the national theater today which elaborated the entire history of el salvador, from mayans to democracy. there were dozens of costume changes and fireworks and a shaman ripped some guy's heart out. there was also an orchestra with lovely marimba and drums and a sometimes-excruciating high pitched flute. we convinced the woman at the ticket counter that we forgot our student IDs so it was only $2. i have been attending more official cultural events than ever before because they are listed online. it is good and frustrating to come here and realize that the internet doesn't have all the answers. i have to pick up the phone or show up to places or talk to people, and that is excellent. two pictures from this past week...
i went to a dance performance at the national theater today which elaborated the entire history of el salvador, from mayans to democracy. there were dozens of costume changes and fireworks and a shaman ripped some guy's heart out. there was also an orchestra with lovely marimba and drums and a sometimes-excruciating high pitched flute. we convinced the woman at the ticket counter that we forgot our student IDs so it was only $2. i have been attending more official cultural events than ever before because they are listed online. it is good and frustrating to come here and realize that the internet doesn't have all the answers. i have to pick up the phone or show up to places or talk to people, and that is excellent. two pictures from this past week...
visiting a new baby who was born two weeks early
the beach
thats me in the corner
i don't think i was supposed to be in this picture
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