Marigolds light the way home for the departed, who visit the living on November 1 and 2. A uniquely Mexican celebration, the Day of the Dead draws families and visitors to cemeteries throughout the country. Geri Anderson's eloquent photographs capture the spirit of this holiday in Oaxaca.
Catrina Farr's whimsical short story on Meeting the Bony Woman describes a Canadian woman's encounter with death.
November also brings the Slow Food International annual congress, held in Mexico for the first time. Karen Hursh Graber describes the movement and interviews a member - Puebla chef Ana Bredée, who shares some of her recipes with Mexico Connect.
An event with art and heart, the Feria Maestros del Arte takes place on November 9 through 11 in Chapala. Organizer Marianne Carlson describes a treasure found close to home -- the Degollado Brothers who create pre-Hispanic replicas certified by the prestigious Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia.
Tucked amid towering basalt mountains, Tepoztlan drew hippies and mystics throughout the '60s and '70s. It is home to a mountaintop pyramid, UFO sightings, one of Mexico's best midwives, and clairvoyants. Julia Taylor takes us on a tour of its street market, food market, the zócalo and a 16th century church in part one of Tepoztlan, Morelos Has it All.
Linda Abbott Trapp's series on Mexico's native tropical plants continues with the Allamanda, Tulipan and Zamia. Her photographs are beautiful, and tips on cultivation make it easy to add these splendid specimens to your own Mexico garden.
Doctors Robert and Curtis Page are specialists in Medical Tourism in Mexico. We welcome them as they begin a series of very informative articles on health issues for travelers. This month they talk about Traveling with Heart Disease.
Plus, of course, the wonderful variety of offerings from the rest of our columnists.
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