Scenes of Semana Santa

I don't really have the words right now to sum up the last 25 hours. Easter is a BIG deal in Guatemala, and in Antigua especially. Thousands upon thousands of people have converged on our little town. The term 'Eat, drink and be merry' is not necessarily the first one which springs to mind, but it has certainly been an experience.

Here a few photos from Today and last night

One of the many floats, they weigh a ton (or two) and are carried for hours on the shoulders of the devout

Part of an Alfombra (carpet) made from sawdust, and trampled by the floats!

It's all about the Big JC

I don't really know what crocodiles made out of bread have to do with Easter...

But hey, it's an excuse to wear a big ass hat...

... and pose for cheesy photos...

They finished this one seconds before the procession hit, I won't show the 'after' picture, too upsetting!

cucuruchos (or pilgrims) follow alngside the floats

Some take it more seriusly...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

... and some not so seriously...