Right now we are in the time of the Augustine Festivals. Every August, most of the villages in this area have their Saints' Festivals. It is a great time, even during war. For a few days, everything is fun and music and dancing. Our little town of Esperanzas celebrates the day of Saint Vicente.
People come from as far as the borders of our municipality reach and even from other villages.
Tomorrow the church will be full, and not just because the people are so religious. Those who do not go home tonight and don't have family or friends near the municipal plaza will need to sleep in the rectory next to the church. Miguelito got here just as it was getting dark. He came with five other soldiers to enjoy the festivities. Mama and I got busy right away making their dinner.