Thursday is the new Monday

Last month, I talked about how the local municipality turned what was supposed to be a two-day weekend into, for all intents and purposes, a four-and-a-half-day weekend.

Today was the first day of work since last Friday. The main difference this time around is that it was a state-supported vacation. Let's check out how they made this dream a reality.

Saturday: Normal weekend
Sunday: Normal weekend
Monday: Nationally recognized day off to promote tourism
Tuesday: Day of the Dead
Wednesday: Independence Day of Cuenca

When Thursday becomes Monday, that is a great week. But for some people that wasn't enough time off. The local high school will essentially not hold classes all week.

Between today's teacher's expo and tomorrow's high school expo, this is pretty much a week of vacation for the students. And after holding classes Monday and Tuesday next week, there will no be classes until the following Monday because of the student parade, Arenillas' independence day, and the hangover day.