Shawn and I celebrated our first anniversary on November the 1st and coincidently also celebrated the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. We were pondering whether this was a good or bad omen initially, but noticed a number of wedding ceremonies occurring around town so we'll take it as good. The day is festive, honoring, celebrating and remembering those who have passed away by means of an alter adorned with photos, flowers, bread, candles and many times a shot of tequila. We were invited to a Dia de los Muertos party celebrating the late John Steinbeck who was author to many classic stories including "Log from the Sea of Cortez" and "The Pearl," which he is most noted for here on the Baja. Allende Books, which is a beautiful bookstore in La Paz (they also carry our book), hosted the party and it was a great time with music, food, drinks and good friends. Allende Books also supplied my first anniversary gift from Shawn - what better a location to find a gift for the paper anniversary than a bookstore. I'm looking forward to reading my new book titled "Almost an Island, Travels in Baja California," written by Bruce Berger. Seems to be quite a fitting title to this very unique and remote peninsula of land.
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