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    Ash Wednesday In Old Mexico
    Ash Wednesday In Old Mexico
    Ash Wednesday In Old Mexico
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    Ash Wednesday In Old Mexico

    By Henri Bauhaus

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    Ethan Johnson is having the time of his life along the Carribean coast of Mexico. Carnival is in full swing and the young man has taken a strong liking to a young French woman, named Lele Pelletier. However, the early morning hours of Ash Wednesday pose a problem for the two travelers and their small circle of friends, who have decided to continue their celebration way past the midnight hour.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHenri Bauhaus
    Release dateFeb 29, 2012
    ISBN9781466081802
    Ash Wednesday In Old Mexico
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    Henri Bauhaus

    My short stories and novellas tend to have one foot based in a real life situation and the other one set in an imaginary or parallel world. Much of my literary background comes from a nomadic lifestyle that began when I left the safe haven of my college town (Syracuse, NY) and headed for the Caribbean Coast of Mexico, where I planned to be a beach bum for a winter. Upon my return to the USA, I settled in the colorful city of New Orleans, but since those carefree days I have lived in many parts of the U.S. and traveled extensively in Canada and Europe. I blog at http://yeyeright.wordpress.com.

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      Ash Wednesday In Old Mexico - Henri Bauhaus

      Ash Wednesday In Old Mexico

      by Henri Bauhaus

      Copyright © 2012 Henri Bauhaus

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      This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, events, and locations are fictitious or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons or events, living or dead, are entirely coincidental. This file is licensed for private individual entertainment only. The book contained herein constitutes a copyrighted work and may not be reproduced, stored in or introduced into an information retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means (electrical, mechanical, photographic, audio recording, or otherwise) for any reason (excepting the uses permitted to the licensee by copyright law under terms of fair use) without the specific written permission of the author.

      Ash Wednesday In Old Mexico

      by Henri Bauhaus

      Lele Pelletier wrapped her arms tightly around Ethan Johnson, even though the song was over and the music had ceased to flow into the warm tropical night. Ethan returned the favor with a tight grip on the young senorita's waistline, as he pressed the side of his face close to his lover's cheek. Elsewhere across the wooden dance floor, couples stood politely talking and holding hands, waiting for the last dance to begin.

      Uno, dos, tres, quatro, yelled Jose Merida, band leader for the Merida Hermanos a popular quintet that was performing outdoors and live on Isla Hermosa, a small tourist destination situated on the Mayan Riviera in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The hour was almost midnight and the occasion was Mardi Gras, the last day of Carnival. In just a few minutes, Ash Wednesday would begin, a somber holiday, which heralded the arrival of Lent and the cessation of all Carnival activities.

      The Merida Hermanos were all decked out in their black chino slacks, panama hats and ruffled, guayabera shirts, which somehow, still held their form despite the intense Carribean humidity. The ensemble consisted of an acoustic guitarist, stand-up bass, drummer, electric organist and accordian player.

      Overhead, a silver-edged, crescent moon hung high in the night sky. Closer to tierra firma, overhead illumination was supplied by numerous strings of frosted, white lights strung around the perimeter of the dance floor at a height of approximately ten feet. From the elevated platform, long lines of tall, shadowy palms could be seen, etched against the darkened night sky. As soon as the band struck the first chords of the slow waltz, the floor filled once again with the deliberate, twirling motion of scores of dancers.

      At five minutes till midnight the song was over, but instead of dispersing, the band stayed put and Jose again approached the microphone for a special announcement.

      Damas and Cabelleros. We have some very good news for everybody. The mayor of Isla Hermosa, the honorable Alfredo Gonzales, has given the band special permission to play one last song even though, the music will continue past the stroke of midnight. And also at this time, I would like to mention that at the mayor's request, the band will play 'The Veracruz Polka'. I should also add that we the members of the band sincerely hopes that everybody enjoys this last lively tune of the night.

      Once the public announcement had ceased, Jose waisted no time in striking up the final chords of the night. After this last number had finished playing, all the members of the band started to pack up their instruments.... except the band leader, who again approached the microphone, along with a slightly, rotund middle-aged gentlemen wearing a Fedora hat bearing a black band lined

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