Hello sweet friends!
I just got over my "Gringa Tea," we were fifteen with me and I wanted to host it this year, sort of a belated Christmas Tea party. The first ladies who lived here took me under their wings back in 1975 and thus the name, 'Gringa Tea' as they already had a tradition to get together with all the new American ladies and make them feel welcomed and show us the ropes.
There are no great pics as I was busy and didn't want to bother my guests.
Most ladies live here, some are retiring here and some are married to Ecuadorians and live longer than me, even! Some are ladies who lived in the USA but are native ladies from here, relatives and friends as well.
Ok, just a few photos of the event which was just great, I enjoyed having them so much and it seems they all had an awesome time. The Tea Party started at 4pm and they left at 8pm!
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| My friend Stephanie from NJ sitting at your left, who's also married to my hubby's friend and has been my best friend for 33 years and we live in the same building...we are so lucky! The other ladies next to her all live here longer than me and are married to Ecuadorian men. I was so very lucky to meet them so many years ago in 1975, when I had just arrived here! |
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| Some ladies in this table are originally from here, but lived many years in the USA and are back, as well. |
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| Roses by "Altaflor, Cuenca-Ecuador. " A 'shadow shot' as well. |
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So here you have it, a little glimpse of my 'Gringa Tea' and we always have such an awesome time together! Thanks for visiting me, wish I could have you here for tea too, as you been 'Gringas' you all qualify, perfectly! Thanks for the parties gracious hostesses and for having US today. Paula for What's It Wednesday at, http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at, http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com Cottage Style Party at, http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com Leslie for Create It Thursday at, http://lambertslately.blogspot.com Grace at Home at, http://impartinggrace.blogspot.com Home Sweet Home at, http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com Debrah for Be Inspired at, http://commonground.blogspot.com Holly for Tickled Pink at, http://504mainbyhollylafevre.blogspot.com Kathryn for Anything Blue Friday at, http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com Dolly for Farmgirl Blog Hop at, http://hibiscushouse.blogspot.com Frugalicious Friday at, http://findingfabulous.blogspot.com Upcycling with Junking Joe at, http://thecottagemarket.blogspot.com PINK Saturday at, http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com Everyday Vintage Link Party at, http://heleneslegacy.blogspot.com Show and Tell Saturday at, http://bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com Saturday Sparks at, http://piecedpastimes.blogspot.com Alma for Seasonal Sunday at, http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com Rose for Shadow Shot Sunday 2 at, http://shadowshotsunday2.blogspot.com A Bouquett of Talent at, http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com Stephanie for The Sunday Showcase Party at, http://bystephanielynn.blogspot.com Motivate Me Monday at, http://keepingitsimple.blogspot.com Kathy for A Return to Loveliness at, http://adelightsomelife.blogspot.com  I will be participating in Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch. |
