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It really is true that Mexican culture acknowledges death more openly than others — Day of the Dead is practically their Fourth of July. You see skulls and skeletons everywhere: the sign for the men’s room (top), garage walls (middle), all kinds of art work (bottom).

We checked out Fabrica Aurora, a former factory that now houses art galleries, antique stores, and cafes.

Public art everywhere — David Kestenbaum’s bull is a landmark, but down any alley you’re likely to discover a mural on Sancho Panza Lane or Via Organica.

I loved the cruddy storefronts and the half-finished, now-abandoned hotel just outside the center of town.

Giuliano (above center) likes San Miguel de Allende so much he bought a house there — he and Stanley live in Sonoma County, California, but will probably be spending more time in Mexico in the years to come.

Andy was under the weather for the first few days but finally got the mole negro of his dreams.

This entry was posted on February 15, 2015 at 9:12 pm and is filed under Photo diary.