Here are some photos taken on Good Friday.
On Friday afternoon the kids colored Easter eggs, outside in our carport. OK, some big people colored a few, too.
Tony was very proud of his green egg.
A bit later in the afternoon we all headed to the nearby town of San Jose Pinula. We spent an hour and a half walking around town looking at the colorful alfombras (carpets) on the roads.
Most of the alfombras were made from colored sawdust but a few, including this one, were constructed of pine needles, colored bark, and flower petals.
Most of the alfombras were not yet finished, and it was interesting to watch the people working on them.
They mark lines on the road with chalk, throw on sawdust, spread it with their hands, and smooth it with wooden scrapers. Then they add the pictures on top using wooden stencils. They keep it moist by spraying it with water; I suppose to keep it from blowing around.
About half of the alfombras had a religious theme.
Many children were proudly helping. It looked liked lots of family groups were working together, and everyone was in a festive holiday mood.
Some of the alfombras incorporated fruits or vegetables. We even saw one that used bread.
These beautiful alfombras didn't last long. They carpeted the route of the Catholic church's procession and were trampled underfoot later that evening. Their sole purpose is to be walked upon.
On Friday afternoon the kids colored Easter eggs, outside in our carport. OK, some big people colored a few, too.
Tony was very proud of his green egg.
A bit later in the afternoon we all headed to the nearby town of San Jose Pinula. We spent an hour and a half walking around town looking at the colorful alfombras (carpets) on the roads. 
Most of the alfombras were made from colored sawdust but a few, including this one, were constructed of pine needles, colored bark, and flower petals.
Most of the alfombras were not yet finished, and it was interesting to watch the people working on them.
About half of the alfombras had a religious theme.
Many children were proudly helping. It looked liked lots of family groups were working together, and everyone was in a festive holiday mood.
Some of the alfombras incorporated fruits or vegetables. We even saw one that used bread.
These beautiful alfombras didn't last long. They carpeted the route of the Catholic church's procession and were trampled underfoot later that evening. Their sole purpose is to be walked upon.
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