It sounds like you had such a fun time at the "la Matica" lottery in Venezuela! The way you described it, like a big outdoor fair with street vendors and lots of people, makes it sound exciting! I think it's really cool that the lottery is connected to a tree in the area, and it's great that you and your boyfriend went to enjoy the experience even though you didn't win. Sometimes, the fun of being together and having a good time is more important than the prizes. The $7500 prize must have made it even more interesting! Do you think you’ll try again next year? It seems like a nice tradition to go back to every year!