big william's world

Home again after an excellent trip - little William is here searching for snow to ski on - Eldora resort about a 40 minute drive is todays choice. I may go to Vail with him tomorrow - they had new snow there last night.
The Day of the Dead - is a kind of Haloween celebration in Mexico - they don't do scary things though - they celebrate their loved ones who have died and give offerings of the food they liked when they were alive.
This is a paper mache model of Frida Kahlo (a Mexican painter featured in an excellent film called Frida and Friday is played by Selma Hayak) and her Husband Diego Rivera - another painter/muralist
Some of Diego's murals
Produce at a market with Headlocks - mushroom/fungus infected corn cobs much loved by Mexican foodies and called "Mexican truffles" by some. I had some in ravioli which were very good. The mouldy corn is black when cooked and served. I like it but it does not have anywhere near the flavor of truffles.
The food in Mexico City was easily the best Mexican food I ever had - no really hot chili flavors like in USA but really intriguing flavours from their huge variety of chili peppers and herbs.