Does anyone know the story of the graves

at the old pier in Guerrero Negro.

This is Jesus Castro
They all died December 10, 2005

This is Gladys Lopez

This is Pedro Angolo(I think that is what it says)

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For perspective this is what you see looking north

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And this is why we go...sunset

I think some of the Baja cemeteries are beautiful, like this one in San Ignacio:



IMHO images like this, and those of the highway shrines, honor the dead, rather than the opposite.

++Ken++

I have always enjoyed visiting cemeteries, don't feel I'm being disrespectful. I find them to be spiritual places where I wonder about the lives of those whose names I find there.

I remember a particularly beautiful grave site which had mother, father, 3 children all buried side by side. Someone had planted a rose bush over mom's grave - and over the years it had grown to a glorious size and shape. When I was there it's branches spread out over the graves of the entire family and it was covered with blood red roses.

A most touching experience it was. I do not think I was being intrusive to enjoy it... and I sincerely wish I'd had a camera at the time. If that was my mom, I'd want the world to see her spot of final rest.

Here's a little cemetery in Baja Sur:



Nena

Very thought provoking topic....I never appreciated graves until I moved to mexico and as mentioned...they are part of life and often visited here. As far as internet goes, I am happy we can reach so many people by our posts as long as they honourable and respectful. I have decided to post this lovely gravesiste photo as it a dear dear amigo and respected...recently departed member of our community of San Roque. This my friends is where Chimbo rests..where he wanted to be and I enjoy sitting with him there at peace.

My first time camping in San Roque I pulled in in the dark and in the morning I was camped beside the graveyard. This is an interesting place as it has been washed away by hurricaine swells a few times and is "put back" about where the tombs are. This is where I would like to rest too....man, what a view!

I understand your concern there Roberto. I've always felt celebrating the dead was ok in Mexico and never grave it much thought. Hmmmm.........

These six grave sites are all by themselves North of La Bocana. They appear to be of young children from the early sixties. Maybe when someone lived close by.

I've been working on getting in touch with my female side.

In all seriousness, that goes to show that this is an internet site and no more -- we don't really know the first thing about each other, regardless of how long we've seen each other's posts.


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Originally posted by Roberto Quote: Roberto, you really surprised me. Somehow, the sensitivity about grave photos doesn't seem in accord with your usual posts. I've been working on getting in touch with my female side. In all seriousness, that goes to show that this is an internet site and no more -- we don't really know the first thing about each other, regardless of how long we've seen each other's posts. [Edited on 4-22-2008 by Roberto]

well put it back
its my thread

Roberto, I see your point to a degree; however, I see no disrespect in the mere act of honestly asking about, viewing, or posting a picture of a grave or grave site to gain information about the people buried. It is really all about intent.

People throughout the world place images of Jesus on a cross to honor him. I don't find that insulting; but, feel it is far more offensive to show someone actually dieing vs. a humble gravestone.

Years ago, I was backpacking through the mountains of California and I bedded down under a large Oak in the failing light of dusk. When I awoke the next morning I realized I had camped within 30 feet of a lone grave under the same large oak. It was a beautiful spot at the edge of a clearing full of flowers that had been planted around the grave site. I spent about a half hour clearing fallen branches, watering some of the flowers, pulling a few weeds, and replacing a few stones around the border of the grave site. I wasn't part of the family, I wasn't invited; but, I showed respect and reverence to a fellow human being. It was one of the most beautiful grave sites I've ever seen.


Here is another great graveyard from mainland Mexico. I helped the caretaker push start his pickup truck right before I took this photo. These peoples relatives wanted them to be remembered by the living.



BTW - Thanks Grover for sharing.

Also BTW - BajaJudy - It looks to me like those may be shrines and not actual gravesites. Perhaps the men were lost at sea?