This was my first impression of Sucre when I visited in 2000. It was taken at the airport just after attempting to collect my baggage (which wasn’t on the flight and arrived a day later).

In the foreground, somewhat dark, are a brass band welcoming us to the town. In the background a taxi can be seen, although we used mini-buses to get into town from the airport.

Being greeted at the airport by a band as we stepped of the plane made us feel really special. I remember commenting that this would hardly be possible in Frankfurt except for diplomatic dignatories – and that was pre 9/11!