Jacaranda Journey
Bridge entry into town from the highway
Mural showing the Mama Negra character in the annual Festival
Mural depicting the Ashunguero character in the annual Festival
Angel de la Estrella (Star Angel)
Fireworks tower in front of the church
El Rey Morro (Moorish King)
Ashanguaro with his alter
Father dressed as a Camisona (colorful transvestite) painting the face of his little ashunguero-in-training son.
Mama Negra himself
Mama Negra himself
Main square
Jaun with guinea pigs underfoot
Buying guinea pigs (not a pet)
Religious procession
Highway of Waterfalls
Manto de la Novia Waterfall
Melcocha - sticky taffy being softened in the doorway of the shop
Sugar cane stalls
Train station
Chuck, Buzz, Maureen and Vicki boarding the train in Alausi
Along the switchback
The original profile of the Nariz (left) and today (right)
You used to be able to ride on the roof of the train (photo by J. Mendozová)
