Spanking the saints and a shot gun wedding in Chiapas.San Cristobal is a lovely little town set in the Chiapas hillside. There is that special something about this place - the perfect mix of Mexican culture, Mayan history, cosmopolitan expat establishments and plenty to see and do.
We hired a scooter and headed for the nearby village, San Juan Chamula, famous for its unorthodox religious practices. This includes ´spanking the saints´ and people rubbing themselves with chickens and eggs then drinking Coca Cola to burp, thereby expelling any demons!
We also participated in an improptu wedding ceremony in traditional garb at the home of Juanita in Zanacantan. The surprise was that Jack and I were the bride and groom. Jack felt a tad emasculated in his Little Bo Peep straw hat with rainbow coloured ribbons and matching handbag (an outfit for next year´s marti gras), while I looked like a distant cousin of Moses. We were glad when we could get changed and snack on some of Juanita´s delicious homemade tacos.
posted by Jack & Nat at 4:04 PM
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C´mon Ruth. We´d love to hear from you!
well its nice to see that! much classier than vegas! all though do you think they have a gender issue in mexico? i would definately say you were at the brunt of a very funny localjoke given those outfits.. nonethless you guys seem to be having a ball! great to see! enjoy! thats one to show the grandkids!
ps.. that was from bec... football season has started so you will hear from Ak in about 9 months!
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