A rainy day in Catemaco

We woke up Sunday to heavy overcast, and on and off rain, which continued all day. Everyone thought that the weather was too unfavorable to go out and about. It felt quite cold, although the thermometer read 68F.

The rain stopped in the evening, and Richard strolled to mass. The priest was much older than last wake, with a semi-permanent frown. The ceremony was just as elaborate as last week, including incense. I asked and was told that all the Sunday masses are like that.

The poster above, found in the church, reads "The American Dream", and shows a family of Mexicans next to a high border wall.

We plan to go to Santiago Tuxtla and Tres Zapotes, to see the ruins and the museums.