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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Alfombras (rugs) are made with flowers, sawdust with coloring added, fruits and vegetables




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In my old barrio, the beginnings of more alfombras for the San Francisco procession. There are about 4-6 processions a day all during holy week




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The light in the afternoon on the building in Antigua,during the procession

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Oscar, behind the guy with the hatchet, carrying the anda

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Oscar, a little acolyte, incense, and the boys carrying the anda, which weigh tons




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My first glimpse of an Alfombra in progress

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Rich royal purple for Christ, in the robes and in the flowers

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Ninos procession on Holy Thursday, Oscar peeking, Oscar and the crowds




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Wiating for the procession to come to the park



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Oscar, Jennifer, Oscar, the kids of my former teacher, Ingrid, and part of extended family that I like and hang out with in Antigua




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Oscar and Ingrid, waiting for the Ninos procession

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Sunday, March 9, 2008

Richard´s room at Suni Solar;Looking down at the construction mess at Suni Solar


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Proof I am living with nuns in Managua, looking into my messy room in Managua, Marie, my favorite nun!



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Roof Next Door to Nuns house, full of mangos. Sounds like a gun shot when they hit!

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