Of course once inside the gate there was a Native American mascot and a teepee. Jim declined to take a pic with the Indian Chief (besides there was a line clear to the children's play area with people waiting for the photo op). But Jim did agree to pose in front of the teepee (it reminded me of the one I stenciled for Becky and Katie some fifteen years ago--so glad I kept that for the grandchildren!):
Doesn't he look young and handsome?
There was a very special Pow Wow where Native Americans from all over our country came to honor their Veterans who have served in all the past United States wars. Jim said they do more to honor heir veterans than the rest of us:
The P.O.W flag always chokes me up.
There were many adorable children in full Native American regalia. I just had to snap a picture of them:
The coolest part of the day was The Eternal Fire. Across a walking bridge on an island there was a teepee and two Keepers of the Fire. This fire was started at the beginning of Indian Summer and was to be tended to until the close of the festival. Visitors to Indian Summer could venture over to the island and make a personal intention. We did our pilgrimage to the sacred area and were given some type of leafy substance to place into the fire with our request. Of course I asked that the pilots get a decent working contract. It was strange that women in their Moon Phase (menstrating) weren't allowed to go to the sacred area. (As John, my boss says, "must be some Indian thing.") Two rotating men were appointed to keep the fire burning:
I know, the folding chairs kind of take away from the ambiance, especially the turned over one!
All in all, it was a very informative and FUN day!
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