Sand paintings

Sand paintings or tapetes de arena are always a part of Muertos.  For the last couple of years, they have been located in the Plaza de la Danza, which makes viewing difficult.  Really, the things are so big one would need a helicopter to see them best or admittance to the cathedral's steeple, which ain't gonna happen. Unfortunately, my chopper is in the shop

 The scope and scale are impressive.

 Take note of the dark and foreboding clouds beyond the cathedral.

 More photographers than workers while we were there.

 Many hours of work in assembling and coloring.

 It's an art.

 The results are pretty amazing.

 La Catrina comes in many guises.

 Three out of the five huge paintings were finished.

Thirty minutes later, rain came down in torrents.  We were lucky to see them when we did.  Maybe they are repairing the damage today.