Mexican Cruise Day 4: Puerto Vallarta

We were fortunate enough to be in Puerto Vallarta for the final day of the Day of the Dead celebration. We were able to see lots of altars set up, many of which honored famous deceased people in Mexican history and culture rather than just someone's deceased family members. The weather was about 100 degrees that day.

Sorry if this is more altar photos than you want to see; I figured my dad's Spanish class would appreciate the photos.

Señora setting up her altar

That skull is primary made up of colored rice grains

The food in this (and most other) altars is plastic.

Frida Kahlo altar

This altar is comprised of many miniature altars made by students

Diego Rivera altar

Another example of mini altars made by students

You can't ask for a better view.

This was one of my favorites.

Greta loved these dogs

We made a quick stop at the beach. We were ill prepared but we at least bought some overpriced sand toys.

When we got back to the boat, a mariachi band was playing. Claire enjoyed dancing to the music.

Claire wanted to spend every moment possible in the pool or hot tub.

Greta got the whole cruising thing figured out quite well.

Mark ate escargot. I managed to get down one bite without it coming back up.

Claire's pillow nest