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The Virgin

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Antigua Procession, originally uploaded by peggydaly.

i know The Virgin has always been very important to my mother and maybe it is for this reason that her processions moved me the most. the devotion to her here is amazing and the importance of the different advocations (depictions of various events and times of her life – like in this picture where she mourns jesus’s crucifixion as Nuestra Senora de los Delores or Our Lady of Sorrows) and apparitions (appearances during history – like the virgin de guadalupe) is impressive and touching. I can understand the appeal of a compassionate mother-figure and think religion could use a bit more of a feminine touch!

Smile for the Camera

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Antigua Procession, originally uploaded by peggydaly.

Sorry to be irreverent, but it IS part of a family easter story. when i caught this pic i was momentarily struck by how odd it is that i and the guy at the bottom of the pic are drawn to this procession to snap shots of Jesus carrying his cross. the unappropriate thought “smile for the camera” made me think of a family easter story. i guess i was about 5 or 6 when this happened.

as an easter gift for my mom i made a construction paper representation of jesus on the cross complete with a big smile on his face and a rather extraneous accordian-folded tail attached to the bottom of the cross. when i presented to my mom she quietly turned to my aunt and said “look, he’s smiling”. my aunt pat didn’t miss a beat and said “he’s so glad it’s over”.

i hope neither my beloved mother or beloved aunt mind me sharing this story. a sense of humor makes religion more accessible, right? yesterday’s easter processions were almost overwhelming. those in the morning have jesus walking with the cross to his crucifiction. later in the day the processions carry the body of jesus in ornate glass sarcophagi. the bearers wear black rather than purple. today the virgin has several processions and tomorrow – the procession of the resurrection.

Livingston, Guatemala

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Livingston, Guatemala, originally uploaded by peggydaly. Just got around to uploading some pics from my excursion to guatemala's carib coast. Me, a journeyman, the girls, polo and our paddler.

On To Rio Dulce

Monday, March 17th, 2008
After a frustrating bus ride to rio dulce we got a triple room at a place Sharien had stayed before:  Hacienda Tizal.  It’s a nice place on the rio dulce a boat ride across from where the bus drops off ... [Continue reading this entry]

Tikal Sunrise

Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Tikal, originally uploaded by peggydaly.

Tikal and The Jungle

Saturday, March 15th, 2008
one last tikal photo, originally uploaded by peggydaly.

A Journey East – 1st Stop Tikal

Friday, March 14th, 2008
With a week to kill before my return to Antigua for Semana Santa, I headed off to Flores, a launching spot for Tikal. I paid $30 for the combination shuttle from Antigua to Guat City and first class bus ... [Continue reading this entry]

Mayan Man

Saturday, March 8th, 2008
San Marcos, Atitlan, Guat., originally uploaded by peggydaly. Traditional dress near Atitlan

Random Easter Story

Saturday, March 8th, 2008
At Spanish school my teacher Rebecca would break up our lessons with “conversations”.  It helped get my ear tuned to Spanish verbs.  Rebecca was telling me about semana santa in san pedro which includes a laundry list of processions, religious ... [Continue reading this entry]

Regresso a Antigua

Saturday, March 8th, 2008
I decided to stay at a hotel I’d checked out on my first visit to Antigua:  Casa Santa Lucia #3.  It’s just north of La Iglesia de la Merced and rooms on the 2nd floor have a view of the ... [Continue reading this entry]