The afternoon continued, playing frisbee and attending a party for Zuleta employees. During the party the employees showed off their "effigies". The effigies are made each year as a symbol of saying goodbye to the past year and welcoming in the new year. Many of them were very funny and even involved one of the male staff members dressing up as a woman in high heels. The prize for the best effigie was a sheep and second prize was $50.
The night continued back at Caye's families' house with spanglish conversations and more fruit. I think we have managed to eat about ten new fruits in just the two days we have been here.
Today we have been keeping busy as well. We slept in, but then went on a mountain bike ride to see condors, the trout farm, and horses. There will be more excitement tonight in celebration of the new year with drinks and burning of the effigies.
We hope you all are having a safe and happy celebration tonight! Feliz año nuevo a todos!
