If it’s November 2nd, it must be morning muerteada madness in San Agustín Etla . A few faces in the crowd from the Barrio San José contingent…
These guys had been dancing through the streets all night. Cervesa seemed to be the beverage of choice this morning, though, bottles of clear liquid was also being passed around — and I’m sure it wasn’t water!
Had to snap this guy — not only was his makeup gory and great, he topped it off with a San Francisco 49er cap.
And, then there was this boy… As with all the traditions here, children observe, learn, and participate at a very young age.
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View From Casita Colibrí 
I have enjoyed your Dia de Muertos posts. Especially the pictures. We were in Oaxaca last week and noticed a tree with light purple flowers. Do you know the name of the tree? It was really beautiful. Thanks for keeping all us would be oaxaquenos up to date on happenings.
Thank you for your kind words about my Muertos blog posts. Beware, I’m still working through several hundred photos from various comparsas, cemeteries, mercados, and altars! Might the tree with the purple flowers be a jacaranda?