All I can say is, partying with Mexicans is not for sissies. Especially Mexican musicians.
The reunion at Hotel El Sol in Guaymas started around 8:30 and was still going strong when we slipped away at 2:30am. Almost everyone in the room was a singer and/or musician and most of them performed at one point or another. The main event was two young brothers who had so much talent and energy (who knew "La Bamba" had so many verses?) that nobody minded them taking up the stage for most of the evening. I was finally called up to sing at 2am, and the less said about that the better. I was an amateur in a roomful of professionals and I did my best.
At midnight everyone sang "Las Mañanitas," which is traditionally sung to honor people on their birthdays, and such special days as Father's Day. Nobody knew but me that it was also the Capt's birthday.
So this morning, with about four hours' sleep, we two semi-zombies are doing some birthday celebrating. I'm off in search of a cheesecake, his favorite. Later, maybe a nap…
4 comments:
Sounds like a great night -- and morning.
Qué divertido!! That´s my idea of a great time. And I know is late, but if you still want that cheesecake try Pastelería Suspiros in Guaymas, they have the best ones.
Un abrazo!
Ale
Steve - I dunno, I may be too old for this 3am business...
Ale - Yes, it's the best possible way to throw a party, have everybody perform! And I did get our cheesecake at Pastelería Suspiros, they were open (and very busy) on Sunday! Chocolate crumb crust, covered with chocolate chips, nuts and cajeta. Talk about a sugar overload! For MY birthday I want Key Lime cheesecake.
Wow - the party sounds amazing. I wish I could have heard you sing. Please let us know details of the 4th of July party. If it's open to the public we would love to come! I had no idea you were a singer.
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