Saturday, March 30, 2013

Traveling troubadors

One tradition of dinner in Tamarindo's restaurants is that wandering troubadours will usually come by and play requests from diners, of course for tips.  These musicians came by during our dinner at Coconut, but they will stroll from restaurant to restaurant.

Our region of Costa Rica, the northwest province of Guanacaste, has a tradition of cowboy singers.  They originally came in from the fields in the evening and sang songs, although today I think the music is their primary occupation.  I sometimes see them at lunch time as well, so they are not out in the fields during the day.

This week we have photos of Jerusalem posted on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site.


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6 comments:

  1. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comMarch 30, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    I so enjoy the traveling music at your table at dinner. it is such a nice treat

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  2. JudyMarch 30, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    That would be nice.

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  3. SharonMarch 30, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I remember these guys!

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  4. LowellMarch 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    At first I thought the title was "Traveling Troublemakers," and I thought, "Heck, I know lots of those people!"

    Great fun. I remember a wonderful weekend in Guaymas, Mexico some years back when we had troubadors singing at our restaurant also. Very enjoyable.

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  5. Bob CroweMarch 30, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    I don't remember seeing them this year. The previous couple of years there were some really good mariachis who were always around.

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  6. KateMarch 31, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    I'm always a little self-conscious when musicians stop at our table.

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