Oh, wow ... we were stuck in traffic and didn't make it down there it time for throwing colors. People were parking 2.5 miles away from the temple and walking to attend. In the past they've had about 2,000-3,000 attendees. There were 10's of thousands there on Saturday. People were FLOCKING to the temple and there was a huge plume of colored air all around that area. Traffic on I-15 was backed up 7-miles before the exit. We sat in traffic for over an hour.
I did take a few pictures of people and the temple as we drove by. Not as many as I wanted to because I was driving, but I got a few.
Matt was glad to stay safely in the car. My mom is excited for next year, and says she wants to go down really early in the day so we can see/experience everything! It was a lesson learned. Totally different than Diwali, which is LOW KEY, and which I really loved! So, I guess I have them both to look forward to in the next year, and maybe in 2010 I will get painted!
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We love going to the llama fest but I've never been the Holi- I'll have to try it out next year. Sounds like FUN!
That is so awesome you went down to this! Too bad it was so busy. Too bad the secret's out on this fun event. I can't wait to see pics of you all colored next year! :-)
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