Dia de los Muertos

I arrived in Escondido on Tuesday, The Day of the Dead.  I brought some photos, models of  a surfboard and tuning fork, and a heart rock.  After picking some of Gail's beautiful flowers, we went down for the celebration at the community center.

There were squares that each had a candle, cross,  and dish of beans.  We chose one, and I got to work making the altar for Mom, Dad, and Steve.  Gail arranged the flowers.

Inside, there was traditional dancing.  In another room there were artists helping children make their own shoebox altars.

Putting the finishing touches on the altar.

Remembering and honoring