So basic rules of travel, stay away from rowdy groups of people, especially those demonstrating something you don't know what it is. If they are carrying an effigy and have a police escort, double the stay away factor. So I tried to do it, really. I was taking pics at the government buildings Saturday, when I heard the noise, saw the press with camera's, the police, etc. I was on the other side of the street and managed to take some pictures, out in front of them.
I got pretty far ahead of them, but then with the traffic, and crossing the street, they caught up. I was never that close, but got to see them burn the effigy.
and then the police put out the fire.
All in all pretty peaceful, but I suppose, I was closer than I should have been. It was interesting that along the route, there were a number of these water jet truck, meant for the group, if they got out of control.
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