I was surprised to come across this carnival with rides, sweets and street food, right outside the cemetery! This tradition was a surprise to my senses, as it is not common in the U.S.A. to have a carnival outside of a cemetery...
I am currently enjoying many short stories in my Latin-American literature class. One of my favorites is called El Pajaro Azul by Rubén Darío. His style of writing is very imaginative and uses a lot of literary devices.
I have learned how to play chess, aka: ajedrez. There is a cafe close to my school where they play board games, and they started teaching me chess.
I have learned about the traditions and beliefs behind Dia de Los Muertos. I visited one town called Mitla, which believes the spirits of their ancestors come back during these days, so they leave their doors open to allow their passed relatives in. The people create altars with flowers, photos and food, and have special rituals to make the spirits feel comfortable and welcome. Witnessing these traditions was very eye-opening to the various ways humans can perceive death.
