The next little town north of Atenas on highway 135 is Mercedes and they had their annual horse parade today, my first to see. Every town in Costa Rica has a “Tope” or horse parade annually. For more photos see my
“Tope de Mercedes” Album. I think I got quite a few “keepers.”
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Horse Whisperer – Bonnie from my Spanish Class |
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Margaret’s “Family” – She, in black, is also in my Spanish Class. |
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Horses is what it is about, followed closely by beer and cute girls! |
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For some it is a family affair. |
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Free Beer! From pretty girls! The Tope Muchachas! |
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Riding under the Roble Sabana, Pink Trumpet Tree |
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Charlie, You must get a horse (for transportation, of course).