Novemebr 01st in Peru (and I think in the rest of Latin America) is the day of the dead.  I know that sounds a bit morbid to our Western ears but I really love this day.  Everyone goes to the grave yard and puts flowers and candles on the grave of their loved ones.  It really is very beautiful seeing all the candles lit, although unfortunately tonight it was a little bit windy so it was hard to keep them lit for long.  The streets around the grave yard also close and people put up stalls selling different types of food that are only available at this time of year as well as lots of trinkets.  There really is lovely community feel as most people are there.  Tonight as we we sat around the graves of Martin’s granparents different family members and friends past and stopped to chat for awhile.  I think we need this tradition in Australia and other Western countries.  Not only is is lovely but it may make us a bit more comfortable with death in general.