la chispa - "the spark"

Things are very exciting here in Valladolid these days, culturally speaking. On this day in 1910, Valladolid was the site of the "First Spark of the Mexican Revolution." This year is the 100th Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, and of la primera chispa, so it´s a big deal. Last night there were fireworks and the Governor spoke from the top floor of the Palacio Municipal. Everyone was out and about and there was lots of activity in the park downtown: vendors selling marquesitas, elotes, paletas...(aka crispy rolled-up crepes with grated cheese or nutella inside, boiled corn, & popsicles)
This morning I took Greer to Cenote Zací and to the market, showing her around the town a bit. Then we came upon a long parade, consisting mostly of the students from all the schools in Valladolid. They were dressed in costumes of the famed revolutionaries, in Yucatecan huipiles, and even in evening gowns and suits. It is a great time for her to be visiting!
It´s Friday, and I am so glad the week is almost over. I have worked super hard and I´m really looking forward to a couple days at the beach. Tonight we´re going to get dinner at Casa Italia and then tomorrow it´s off to Tulum!
Well, I´ve got some quizzes to grade and I´d better get to it. ¡SALUDOS!