No Easter eggs for my kids, nothing like that here. It’s all about Jesus. Refreshing, but disappointing for kids who still believe in the Easter Bunny.
Instead we went back to Mayan times and explored Tikal. Immense pyramids, dense sub-tropical jungle , amazing wildlife and a slice of history. The Mayans still worship at Tikal, we saw a family making offerings before the main pyramid in the plaza, you can just make out their fire in this photo, down there in front of the offering and alter stones.
When we got back to Flores the Christian celebrations were beginning. The roads were closed, all cars removed and the houses and roads were starting to be decorated for the procession to come. See the photos of the procession here.
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Same here Suzanne in the Christian towns, it’s been going on for weeks now. As I mentioned, biggest Easter celebrations in the world are here, but the old religion of the Mayan’s still exists, there are still shamans, the old language, calendar and counting systems.
Interesting…we had Easter in Cordoba Spain 2 years ago. Pretty full on with street parade and people all dressed up etc
Same here Suzanne in the Christian towns, it’s been going on for weeks now. As I mentioned, biggest Easter celebrations in the world are here, but the old religion of the Mayan’s still exists, there are still shamans, the old language, calendar and counting systems.
I’ve been to Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Tulum, but never to Tikal. It’s on my list. I’m looking forward to some more of your photos.