The carnival is over
Sigh. Another carnival season is past. This year had some interesting points. I made it to Beach J’ouvert for the first time. For some reason this shocks all who know me but I have never left town on Easter weekend before. Of course, it wasn’t for fun - it was work, pure and simple. It was the first time the band played at that event, in fact the first in a long time we played at anything for carnival.
I made a bunch of new friends in the St. James Tripolians who came down to play at Frenchmen’s Pan Night. We played host to them and forged some great new relationships. Another first for me - I got to be flag girl on Wednesday night. 
Carnival weekend went without a hitch. Headed to Jokers’ J’ouvert because of Machel. Had fun as always though the vibe was different to last year. They tried to kill me by making the J’ouvert route longer this year but I managed. Slept pretty much all day Saturday before getting up for Sunday.
Sunday I donned my Persians costume and headed to meet my people. The morning went well, as expected, the sun was hot, the music was pumping, the vibes were flowing, lunch was good when we stopped. Then, the sky opened, literally. The rain that poured was unbelievable, but we didn’t stop. I don’t think you’ve played mas till you’ve done it in the rain. It was too much fun, except for the puddles in my shoes.
All in all a good week. I am sad that it is over but there’s always next year.
Right now I am feeling kindatired (yawn) and
happy...
