Thanks for sharing your pictures, Peg!

Thank you for sharing the pictures Peg!

I think sometimes we feel some pressure to have perfect vacations. It's not possible of course.

Thank you for a great report.

Wonderful pics Peg & kimhe, thanks for posting them.
Those floats & costumes are extraordinary, aren't they?

Enjoyed your honest report and your beautiful pictures.
I agree about the spookiness in some of them, but happy to see that such cultural traditions are still being richly upheld at a time when many are sadly falling by the wayside either, from lack of participatory interest or money.

You are an intrepid traveller and I admire you for assimilating yourself into the local culture wherever you go. Good for you, and thanks for sharing.

M.

Many readers should realise that walking in procession with robe, candle and peaked hood is a penance. As it is carrying the float blindfolded, or walking barefeet. Promised made, offerings...private deals between men and God.