Camels at Carnot

Just a little to the left of center, you can see the camels' humps peeking out of their overcoats

I was nearly finished my marketing this morning--there wasn't much, I wanted some fresh eggs and some spinach--when I heard quite a commotion.  I looked up to see camels, wearing splendid red overcoats parading by.  Then there came an elephant and the whole menagerie was accompanied by ring-masters wearing the traditional red coats. The mini parade caused quite a stir. The circus is in town.  I tried to get some photos, but camels and elephants walk faster than I do.

Marie and I talked at some length when I stopped in for my daily lesson, er, newspaper. Neither of us are very fond of circuses and the jury is still out on zoos and aquariums. 

Carnaval is coming.  It's already begun in Limoux.  I stopped at the mask store--yes, there is such a thing as a mask store--and made my selection.  I needed something that would still allow my progressive lenses!!! The proprietor and I shared several good laughs on the joys of aging.  I have never been to Carnaval before, and I am sure that this one is on a more human scale than the big ones--Rio, New Orleans. That suits me just fine. There will be a parade, then festivities with refreshments at the Dome, around the corner: confetti;  judging; a masked ball; dancing; food; and revelry. Intrigue, romance--oh wait, that's in a movie somewhere.  There is a cremation--I don't know exactly what it is they will burn, since all of these Carnaval customs are new to me. But I expect to find out.  I hope it's not a heretic!