Sean and I drove up to Chimayo to the Santuario there.
It is a famous Pilgrimage chapel. Each year faithful Catholics
will begin to walk the week before Easter to the chapel.
It is a lovely place with a calm spirit.
 Santuario de Chimayo. It is famous for healing dirt. |
 The Santuario has two bell towers. We heard the bells peel on Easter. |
 Stone cross stations out behind the chapel near a stream. Quite haunting before the sun came out. |
 Saint Frances collections Easter donations. |
 Colorful candels lit by the faithful. |
 A shrine is made extra beautiful at Easter. |
 The priest and his accolite (wearing a Harley-Davidson Sweatshirt) prepare to begin mass. |
 The mass in progress outside. There were too many people to hold the service inside. |
 The sun emerges making everything more beautiful. |
 /The gates beckon us to come inside. |
 A near by chapel with offerings to La Nina. |
 Chimayo scenery. Kitschy but fun. |
If you'd like to see more on the Chimayo Santuario take a look here.
Chimayo Chapel Site