.. Jalbum 8.5 slides/beso-de-judas.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Rain kept this float from making the rounds. Unfortunately if it rains they often cancel the processions to avoid damage the figures. Luckily the churches open up and allow everyone to view the pasos which did not leave. Rain kept this float from making the rounds. Unfortunately if it rains they often cancel the processions to avoid damage the figures. Luckily the churches open up and allow everyone to view the pasos which did not leave. slides/beso-de-judas.JPG slides/beso-de-judas1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Flowers adorn the base of the float. Flowers adorn the base of the float. slides/beso-de-judas1.JPG slides/beso-de-judas2.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 A detail of the float. A detail of the float. slides/beso-de-judas2.JPG slides/calle-alfonso-12-again.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Hours before El Silencio begins the streets are already filling up. Hours before El Silencio begins the streets are already filling up. slides/calle-alfonso-12-again.JPG slides/calle-alfonso-12.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/calle-alfonso-12.JPG slides/cristo-de-burgos-nazareno.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 A solitary Nazareno waits for the "paso" to start moving again. A solitary Nazareno waits for the "paso" to start moving again. slides/cristo-de-burgos-nazareno.JPG slides/cristo-de-burgos-nazareno1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Always a challenge to keep the candles lit. Always a challenge to keep the candles lit. slides/cristo-de-burgos-nazareno1.JPG slides/cristo-de-burgos-virgen.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Semana Santa in the afternoon Semana Santa in the afternoon slides/cristo-de-burgos-virgen.JPG slides/cristo-de-burgos-virgen1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/cristo-de-burgos-virgen1.JPG slides/cristo-de-burgos.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 People watch from balconies as the procession heads down their street. Balconies with a view are often the best way to watch the processions. People watch from balconies as the procession heads down their street. Balconies with a view are often the best way to watch the processions. slides/cristo-de-burgos.JPG slides/el-bacalao.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 The streets are packed awaitng the "paso". The streets are packed awaitng the "paso". slides/el-bacalao.JPG slides/el-buen-fin-birgen.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/el-buen-fin-birgen.JPG slides/el-buen-fin-cristo.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 El Cristo del Buen Fin El Cristo del Buen Fin slides/el-buen-fin-cristo.JPG slides/el-buen-fin-cristo1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Another view as it moves to the back streets. Another view as it moves to the back streets. slides/el-buen-fin-cristo1.JPG slides/el-buen-fin-virgen.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 A close up of the Virgin with El Bacalao Restaurante in the background. A close up of the Virgin with El Bacalao Restaurante in the background. slides/el-buen-fin-virgen.JPG slides/el-buen-fin-virgen1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Candles illuminate the face of the Virgin. Candles illuminate the face of the Virgin. slides/el-buen-fin-virgen1.JPG slides/el-buen-fin.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 The beginning of the procession The beginning of the procession slides/el-buen-fin.JPG slides/el-silencio-cristo.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 The flash from another camera lights up the Cristo, creating a shadow on the building behind. The flash from another camera lights up the Cristo, creating a shadow on the building behind. slides/el-silencio-cristo.JPG slides/el-silencio-nazarenos.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 An hour or so before the paso the Nazarenos begin to arrive. Once dressed they are not permited to speak to anyone, including the other Nazarenos. This is the case for those in El Silencio. An hour or so before the paso the Nazarenos begin to arrive. Once dressed they are not permited to speak to anyone, including the other Nazarenos. This is the case for those in El Silencio. slides/el-silencio-nazarenos.JPG slides/el-silencio-nazarenos1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Another view heading towards the plaza. Another view heading towards the plaza. slides/el-silencio-nazarenos1.JPG slides/el-silencio-nazarenos2.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Almost ghost-like, the Nazareno to the right looks into the camera. Almost ghost-like, the Nazareno to the right looks into the camera. slides/el-silencio-nazarenos2.JPG slides/el-silencio-nazarenos3.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 In line as they head towards the Plaza del Duque. In line as they head towards the Plaza del Duque. slides/el-silencio-nazarenos3.JPG slides/el-silencio-nazarenos4.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 A close up of the Nazarenos. A close up of the Nazarenos. slides/el-silencio-nazarenos4.JPG slides/el-silencio-scary.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 A mistake, but it turned out to be a nice effect. A mistake, but it turned out to be a nice effect. slides/el-silencio-scary.JPG slides/el-silencio-stupid-american-girls.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 These American girls thought it was ok to arrive late and put themselves in front of the crowd who had been waiting for 2 hours. Not knowing the rules of courtesy can make you look like a real jerk here. They refused to move. These American girls thought it was ok to arrive late and put themselves in front of the crowd who had been waiting for 2 hours. Not knowing the rules of courtesy can make you look like a real jerk here. They refused to move. slides/el-silencio-stupid-american-girls.JPG slides/el-silencio-virgen.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 El Silencio begins the 12 hour march. Lights are turned off and the crowd of thousands tries it's best to keep silent. El Silencio begins the 12 hour march. Lights are turned off and the crowd of thousands tries it's best to keep silent. slides/el-silencio-virgen.JPG slides/el-silencio-virgen1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Close up of the paso Close up of the paso slides/el-silencio-virgen1.JPG slides/la-carreteria.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 The Virgin heads down General Castaños. The Virgin heads down General Castaños. slides/la-carreteria.JPG slides/la-catedral-noche.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-catedral-noche.JPG slides/la-catedral-noche1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 More crowded than normal during Semana Santa as people wait for the next paso. More crowded than normal during Semana Santa as people wait for the next paso. slides/la-catedral-noche1.JPG slides/la-catedral-noche3.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 A night view during a break from the pasos. A night view during a break from the pasos. slides/la-catedral-noche3.JPG slides/la-lanzada-candeleria.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-lanzada-candeleria.JPG slides/la-lanzada-virgen.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-lanzada-virgen.JPG slides/la-lanzada.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-lanzada.JPG slides/la-lanzada1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-lanzada1.JPG slides/la-mortaja-ciriales.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-mortaja-ciriales.JPG slides/la-mortaja-ciriales1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-mortaja-ciriales1.JPG slides/la-mortaja-farroles.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-mortaja-farroles.JPG slides/la-mortaja-ninas.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-mortaja-ninas.JPG slides/la-mortaja-paso.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-mortaja-paso.JPG slides/la-mortaja-rejas-ninos.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-mortaja-rejas-ninos.JPG slides/la-mortaja.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-mortaja.JPG slides/la-o-cristo-flash.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-o-cristo-flash.JPG slides/la-o-cristo.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-o-cristo.JPG slides/la-o-hotel.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-o-hotel.JPG slides/la-o-puerta-de-jerez.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 The Hotel Alfonso XIII in the background. The Hotel Alfonso XIII in the background. slides/la-o-puerta-de-jerez.JPG slides/la-trinidad-corneta.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Red-faced solo. Red-faced solo. slides/la-trinidad-corneta.JPG slides/la-trinidad-nino.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Practicing for the year 2016. Practicing for the year 2016. slides/la-trinidad-nino.JPG slides/la-trinidad-pies.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Feet of the "costaleros". Feet of the "costaleros". slides/la-trinidad-pies.JPG slides/la-trinidad.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 In the distance beyond the palm tree and Iglesia Santa Catalina. In the distance beyond the palm tree and Iglesia Santa Catalina. slides/la-trinidad.JPG slides/la-trinidad1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-trinidad1.JPG slides/la-trinidad2.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Close view of the float. Close view of the float. slides/la-trinidad2.JPG slides/la-trinidad3.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Gold paso with red flowers. Gold paso with red flowers. slides/la-trinidad3.JPG slides/la-trinidad4.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/la-trinidad4.JPG slides/los-servitas-noche.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 The return later that night. My favorite Semana Santa music accompanies this procession. The return later that night. My favorite Semana Santa music accompanies this procession. slides/los-servitas-noche.JPG slides/los-servitas-noche1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/los-servitas-noche1.JPG slides/los-servitas-noche2.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/los-servitas-noche2.JPG slides/los-servitas-noche3.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/los-servitas-noche3.JPG slides/los-servitas-virgen.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 View from the roof of our building. View from the roof of our building. slides/los-servitas-virgen.JPG slides/los-servitas-virgen1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/los-servitas-virgen1.JPG slides/los-servitas-virgen2.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/los-servitas-virgen2.JPG slides/los-servitas-virgen3.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Another roof-top view Another roof-top view slides/los-servitas-virgen3.JPG slides/los-servitas.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/los-servitas.JPG slides/macarena-alameda.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Still waiting for a procession at 4am during La Madrugada, and the crowds are as bad as ever. The processions start after midnight and many don't return until after noon. Still waiting for a procession at 4am during La Madrugada, and the crowds are as bad as ever. The processions start after midnight and many don't return until after noon. slides/macarena-alameda.JPG slides/macarena-cristo.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 The Cristo from the same procession. The Cristo from the same procession. slides/macarena-cristo.JPG slides/macarena-virgen.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Ok, bad joke, but this is the Virgin of the Macarena on the edge of the Alameda. Ok, bad joke, but this is the Virgin of the Macarena on the edge of the Alameda. slides/macarena-virgen.JPG slides/mi-cerveza.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 A cold Cruzcampo sometimes keeps you moving when you've been on you're feet for 10 hours. A cold Cruzcampo sometimes keeps you moving when you've been on you're feet for 10 hours. slides/mi-cerveza.JPG slides/nina-con-chupe.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Although it was 12:30am, this little girl was waiting for the next paso. Although it was 12:30am, this little girl was waiting for the next paso. slides/nina-con-chupe.JPG slides/nina-en-carrito.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Sometimes the only way to get through. If you don't like crowds don't come to Seville during Semana Santa. It took us 2 hours to get home in a walk that normally takes 20 minutes. Finding a way through the processions was the biggest problem. Sometimes the only way to get through. If you don't like crowds don't come to Seville during Semana Santa. It took us 2 hours to get home in a walk that normally takes 20 minutes. Finding a way through the processions was the biggest problem. slides/nina-en-carrito.JPG slides/ninos.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Anywhere you can get a higher vantage point is better. The children took advantage of trash containers near a paso. Anywhere you can get a higher vantage point is better. The children took advantage of trash containers near a paso. slides/ninos.JPG slides/nuestro-patio-santa.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 As with many patios, ours was decorated with flowers during the week. As with many patios, ours was decorated with flowers during the week. slides/nuestro-patio-santa.JPG slides/nuestro-patio.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 We had flowers in our own patio just in time for Semana Santa. We had flowers in our own patio just in time for Semana Santa. slides/nuestro-patio.JPG slides/pasion-contra-luz.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Although blurry it is a site to see with the light reflecting of the building. This paso usually leaves from Iglesia Salvador, which was closed only a few weeks before Semana Santa due to unsafe conditions. The church is currently being renovated. Although blurry it is a site to see with the light reflecting of the building. This paso usually leaves from Iglesia Salvador, which was closed only a few weeks before Semana Santa due to unsafe conditions. The church is currently being renovated. slides/pasion-contra-luz.JPG slides/santa-marta-altar.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Items from the procession. Items from the procession. slides/santa-marta-altar.JPG slides/santa-marta-boveda.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 A view of the ceiling of the capilla. A view of the ceiling of the capilla. slides/santa-marta-boveda.JPG slides/santa-marta.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Each procession has a different representation of Christ. During the week you see the history relived, with each day portraying a moment in biblical history. Each procession has a different representation of Christ. During the week you see the history relived, with each day portraying a moment in biblical history. slides/santa-marta.JPG slides/torre-del-oro.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 slides/torre-del-oro.JPG slides/torrijas.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 A common dish prepared during Semana Santa, torrijas are similar to French toast, although made with wine, honey and eggs and then fried in oil. A common dish prepared during Semana Santa, torrijas are similar to French toast, although made with wine, honey and eggs and then fried in oil. slides/torrijas.JPG slides/tortuga-santa.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 Manuelita the turtle prepares for Semana Santa. Manuelita the turtle prepares for Semana Santa. slides/tortuga-santa.JPG slides/veracruz.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 In the church. In the church. slides/veracruz.JPG slides/veracruz1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:56 +0200 We were able to sneak in a minute before closing to view the inside of the church We were able to sneak in a minute before closing to view the inside of the church slides/veracruz1.JPG