I'm heading to Mexico for Dia de Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, a celebration that unites pre-Columbian cultural practices with Catholic religious ceremony and ritual. My friend Cate and I will travel to Oaxaca in southern Mexico where the traditional celebrations are beautiful and colorful.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Preparing for Mexico
has been a flurry of planning: finding places to stay in Mexico City and Oaxaca, reviewing travel guides and searching the internet (how did anyone plan a vacation before the internet?) for fun things to do. So far, I'm looking forward to the incredible Dia de los Muertes celebrations in Oaxaca City, late nights at the local cemetaries with costumed performers, families honoring their deceased loved ones and, just maybe, some ghosts.
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Go Donna! I am looking forward to following your trip by this blog. Maybe you will encounter E's spirit on your journey de Los muertes.
ReplyDeleteI think I have encountered E's spirit, she is encouraging me to be brave and talk to people and have FUN! Thank you Elaine Karp. I love having you here with me in Mexico. Love to you Abby.
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