Monthly Archives: April 2014

It has been anything but a quiet week in Lake Wobegon. Last time, I was talking before about the religious events leading up to Santa Semana, Holy Week. That activity heated up till it’s culmination on Good Friday, the Friday … Continue reading →

There are many thousands of people in Antigua this weekend. There are supposed to be many thousands every weekend until Holy Week, then for all of that week. The processions and other religious activities continue. Last time, I wrote about … Continue reading →

Lent, the 40 days leading up to Holy Week and Easter, is a very big deal here in Antigua. Hundreds of people, decorate their homes and business in purple. Particularly on Sundays, boys and men dress in purple robes. For … Continue reading →