Dia de Muertos

The Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) is a very special celebration in Mexico. Everywhere people build "ofrendas" (offerings) in honor of the family dead. They visit the cemetery to wait for the dead to come and share a couple of hours with them.

This is a picture of our ofrenda at home. Sugar skulls, pan de muerto, skeletons, photos, coffee, tequila and water. The yellow flower used is Cempazuchitl. The ofrenda is both a ceremonial an religious offering; and a part of a very colorful and traditional celebration....

Tepoztlan, Morelos

Last weekend we were in the town of Tepoztlan, state of Morelos. The town has a dominican church and convent dating from the 16th century. It is part of the "Ruta de los Conventos" in Morelos and Puebla. This picture is the main entrance to the church, with the huge pila bautismal in the center of the circle.