Scenes from Hallowe'en / Dia de los Muertos in Zihuatanejo

 I've never been here in time to see the preparations for the next few days of celebrations. The schools are closed, there's the feeling of a big fiesta in the air,....and people are scurrying around shopping for the big event. We've bought our candies in case we see some kids out trick or treating tonight, apparently our Canadian/American customs are taking hold. But until then, here's some photos of the street scene today in Zihua! It's all about flowers, , candles, special foods, colors and life honoring death...