Where are Ron and Ellen?

Mexico 2006


Day of the Dead


Day of the Dead sugar decorations

Sugar creations for Day of the Dead.


preparing Day of the Dead altar

School classes prepare Day of the Dead altars at the Cultural Center, San Cristobal.


Day of the Dead altar

Day of the Dead altar at the Oaxaca information spot on the main plaza, San Cristobal.


Outside cemetary

People and vendors outside the cemetary, Day of the Dead, San Cristobal.


Decorated grave

Decorated graves, San Cristobal cemetary; pine needles and flowers (particularly marigolds, although there aren't any in this photo) are traditional materials for decoration and we saw them used frequently.


Cleaning around grave

Cleaning up around grave, San Cristobal cemetary.


Picnic in cemetary

Day of the Dead picnic in San Cristobal cemetary.


Repainting grave

Repainting a grave, San Cristobal cemetary.


Musicians

One of many bands waiting to be hired in San Cristobal cemetary.