As I walked to town, the streets were empty! Atenas, Costa Rica |
Even around Central Park Atenas, Costa Rica |
Every store is closed except Supermarkets & the Gasolinera that will close early. Atenas, Costa Rica |
Many homes had added new, bigger decorations. Atenas, Costa Rica |
Even the Catholic Church added a similar new decoration. Atenas, Costa Rica |
And people will be coming and going from the catholic church all day (all week!). The only activity. Atenas, Costa Rica |
And you might ask, “What about the non-religious?” Well, they are the ones filling the public beaches this week and fishing on the lakes and other “vacation” activities. One family I know is spending the whole week at the nearest beach. Semana Santa or “Holy Week” or “Easter Week” is not the best beach time for tourists, though most locals try to use different beaches and try to avoid tourists, but not totally possible, especially at Jaco, the closest big beach town to San Jose.
Felices Pascuas
Poner toda la carne en el asador.
¡Pura Vida!