Roadside altars line the highways in Mexico; simple crosses made out of wood to elaborate shrines, and everything in between. Mexico accounts for more than 600,000 road traffic deaths each year and has the second largest number of Catholics in the world; just behind Brazil (Washington Post, 2013 & Huffington Post, 2013). These commemorations to the spirit of the deceased person are plentiful and even the ones placed in the most awkward of spots is well adorned and cared for.
One of my favorite altars is located along Mexico 200 between Las Varas and Compostela; at the top of a curvy, narrow mountain pass. I always take a deep, full breath of gratitude for a safe journey, as we pass. Knowing that just around the next curve in the road, some jerk will be making a blind pass into oncoming traffic.
One of my favorite altars is located along Mexico 200 between Las Varas and Compostela; at the top of a curvy, narrow mountain pass. I always take a deep, full breath of gratitude for a safe journey, as we pass. Knowing that just around the next curve in the road, some jerk will be making a blind pass into oncoming traffic.
Dramatic back-setting as we passed on a stormy day.
