Jesse A. Schroeder

Last night we walked through the central town square and park, looking for a restaurant for dinner. We passed a beautiful Catholic Church, probably 150 years old. They were having mass, and at the same time, a man was setting off loud fireworks just outside the church. We asked what was going on and learned that it was a saint's day (perhaps Peter?) and the fireworks were a celebration. A few minutes later, everyone left the church and walked through the streets, carrying a statue of saint Peter, with the people playing drums, trumpets, trombones and more.

I love Central American culture.

Kel and I traveled to North Carolina this weekend for the wedding of a good friend. It took place in a beautiful park and that afforded us the chance to take some fun pictures. The wedding was windy, but beautiful. They had large tents set up for the reception, which reminded me so much of our own wedding, almost 8 years ago now.