Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Temescal in Nahuala

This is one of our sponsored families in Nahuala......in front of their traditional sauna called a Temescal. This is used for bathing. Here is a fascinating description of the history of the Temescal from Pre-Hispanic times and the Spanish reaction to it.http://www.cyberbohemia.com/Pages/originoftem.htm



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