Early this afternoon I walked down to the central square, known as the Jardin here in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, to join the throngs to see the dramatic, creative, handcrafted altars being created there in honor of Day of the Dead. This artwork, laid out on the stone streets surrounding the Jardin, is transitory — like life itself. It is here now, but by the end of the day tomorrow, which is the official Day of the Dead, it will be a memory.

Come see a little of what I saw today because we know it will be gone tomorrow.

For more background on the significance of Day of the Dead here in Mexico, please read my previous posts:

Remembering Alice

The Catrinas are Coming!

A Day in the Life of Day of the Dead

More Days for the Dead