15 March, 2019
In addition to the rooftop area of the school Tecun Uman, the restaurant next door also allows the school to use their rooftop for daytime classes when the restaurant is not open, so that each teacher/student pair has plenty of space and privacy to work.
After school, I went to see the Easter decorations and market at the church of Santa Inés del Monte Pulciano, which is far enough from the town center that it merited taking a tuk-tuk (three wheeled taxi). They are so convenient.
This is the Easter decor inside of the church sanctuary.
The "alfombra" or carpet is a design made from flower petals.
There are also all kinds of offerings, bread, flowers, and other items, all arranged with care around the alfombra.
The archangel Michael, vanquishing a demon.
Display of clothing that was used on the statues in past Easter processions.
The former bell of the church. I assume that a replacement bell has been mounted as church bells are still in use here rather than electronic speakers.
The facade of the church.
The "mercado" or market in the street in front of the church. So many street foods, so little time!
These fruit vendors can make a mango look like a flower in no time, it was mesmerizing to watch them.
Various fried crisps - plantains, yams, etc. There is nothing like freshly made chips!
While I was at the market, one of the fires on the mountain looked like it had gone out of control. The farmers routinely burn the stubble of their crops, but this dry season has had lots of wildfires from it. The smoke is really irritating.
Each church has a man playing a pipe and drum before a service starts.
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