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| Walking in the graveyard |
In Mexico, as well as many parts of Central America, the first two days of November as
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) are celebrated to honor those who have died before us. Because of this, our leader, Cindy, took us this morning through the Bayview Graveyard. I got this picture and found it to be a bit blurry, but perhaps it only adds to the mystery of the season. In any event, these two walkers decided to cut across and actually walk among the graves, while the rest of us stayed on the road. We are still being blessed with Indian Summer, with mild temperatures and clear skies. The sun had not yet come high enough to reach us when I took this.
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| About half of the walkers |
Then we went to Whole Foods for a quick bite and/or some coffee. A passerby took this picture, which is why I'm in it, too. We didn't walk very far today, under five miles, I suspect, but I didn't let that stop me from enjoying a very nice breakfast. We are all so lucky to have the chance to have fun with our cool group of ladies.
:-)
Perhaps the resident spirits blurred that first shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking us will you, and I am very glad you enjoyed your breakfast and the company of your friends.
Wow, 10 of you able to not only make the walk but also make the time to have breakfast together. That is pretty amazing.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of walking together and then sharing breakfast. The mileage is irrelevant compared to the company.
ReplyDeleteWe are in an area and culture that does not honor the dead in a public and ceremonial way. We think more about remembering those who have died before us. I guess to each his own.
ReplyDeleteDia de los Muertos is so much like the Buddhist Obon which we celebrate. I remember our priest saying Obon is like the movie Coco which is all about Dia de los Muertos.
ReplyDeleteA great adventure, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteps...I delete most negative comments and just want you to know yours is NEVER negative! Also, I consider you a great friend.
DeleteAnd that's only half of you! What a nice group of ladies. :)
ReplyDeleteThe picture is a bit spooky. I'd have probably been among the walkers in the graveyard. There are so many stories written on the tombstones.
ReplyDeleteThat was only half? Quite a group you have.
Sounds like a lot of fun, being out and about with such a friendly group of people.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun!
ReplyDeleteI'd enjoy that cemetery.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed walking around a graveyard as a child. Strange but true. I always looked for the oldest headstone.
ReplyDeleteYou had a good day! I know some people especially those whose children have died decorate graves on those days. One is in Louisianna...and she had a stillborn son and she decorates his grave every year:)
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, as my mom always encouraged me to do, you do also: look for the good. Your postings about your walking is a way of sharing the wonderful moments you experience with your friends. And that is a way of making all of us more content. Thank you. Peace.
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