Semana Santa

It is that time of year again when Latin America takes an entire week to reflect and celebrate Easter during their Holy Week. Throughout the world children of Faith celebrate the resurrection of our Savior. In Arequipa and many other hispanic areas there are processions in the street, where a crowd of people walk slowly, some carrying a statue of Jesus, others carrying Mary and with an entire band playing music and someone with a microphone praying from time to time.

I attended a procession tonight and even bought a candle to light for the walk down the streets of the city. I felt oh so honored when one of the official people in the procession, wearing a suit and all, used his candle to light mine. ☻ Unfortunately, a short woman carrying her candle as high as possible nearly caught my hair on fire, but all is well and no harm done.