Day Of The Dead 2023: Preparing for Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico 

Hi Craig. I'm glad that you enjoyed the tour. The unrefrigerated meat can be a little off-putting. I've heard that it is fresh despite it being very hot and humid here. The way I understand it is that the chickens are killed every morning at 5-5:30ish and brought straight to the market after being plucked and dressed out. So getting there early would be ideal. Many tourists won't go near those chickens in the market but will happily eat one in a restaurant. Overall, the food here is very good and reasonably priced. The flowers were fantastic. I have no idea where they are all grown. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

I took a food safe course one time (to sell hotdogs off a mobile stand) and I learned the dangers of storing protien products like meat in warm temperatures. I'm sure many people tolerate it well (or unknowingly like in restaurants) but I will take a pass. You two have found the right place to spend the winter (I looked up that coastal city on Google Maps) Lovely area. Take care@@TomandJulieMineExploring

I hear ya. I wish I could put the smell of those chickens on the video. Not like they are going bad, but there is a definite aroma there.

Hey Gunny. The big celebration starts right now. You better celebrate, too. Thanks for the comment!👍🍻🍺

You're welcome, Lloyd. Something a little different.

You're welcome. Glad that you enjoyed it!😊🎃

You're welcome, Linda. The food has been very good and the flowers great. Thanks for watching!👍😊

Si senor Chillis. Muy bueno! 😎👌

You're welcome, William. Thanks for commenting!🎃👌

Thanks, Jerry!🎃

It is pretty cool to see all the flowers. Marigolds are the favorites for the locals. 😎

You're welcome, Ralph. Thanks for commenting!😊

You are welcome, Shinigami. It's a beautiful marketplace.👍😊

Haha, too late for these birds. Thanks for watching, Richard!🎃

You're welcome, David. Thanks for the kind words. We are having a good time doing something different for a change. The big party starts tomorrow. No margaritas tonight. The food is good.🍺🍺🍻

Thanks, and Happy Halloween to you, as well!🎃☠️😁

It a crazy place, Ed. The marigolds are used for the Day of the Dead celebration. 👌

Glad that you have had the chance to experience traveling in South America. We just got back from six months in Mexico. I really miss shopping at all the small fruit, vegetable, meat, tortilla and seafood stands. The quality of food was very good. Better than I was expecting. I also had a good time as stage manager for the Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival, where twenty different acts performed at numerous venues over eight days. I worked at the two biggest venues. Happy that this brought back some memories for you!👍😁 PS Julie was around town doing something else when I made this video.

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Wow you guys went deep into the country! Did ya'll drive the RV down that far? Hopefully you were unaffected by the cartel presence in Michoacan and Sinaloa, and were unmolested by the Mexican authorities? A friend of my father-in-law drove into Mexico on the gulf side from Texas and ran into some trouble with the Mexican police. He was pulled over and a gun was found in a trailer he was pulling. His vehicle and trailer were confiscated and he was jailed for a few months in a Mexican prison. He was allowed to go free only after contacting the American consulate and rallying family members to come up with a boatload of cash. So anytime I hear stories of folks driving deep into Mexico from the US I'm curious how their experiences compared.

We did not drive. We flew directly from Phoenix to Zihuatanejo. The cartel is active in the general area but doesn't seem to bother tourists. There were about five executions that I heard of during the time we were there. I have no idea what someone would do to get killed. I have to say, though, that where we were, it felt much safer than most good-sized American cities that I'm familiar with. We were out late(2am) a few times in the bars and didn't have any problem walking home. We were in kind of the local/tourist mixed area. You definitely don't want to get caught with a gun. I left all my weapons at home.

It is really fun to go through the busy market. 👍😁

Thanks for the very nice offer, Dave. We are in Mexico for the winter but you never know what the future holds. Your wife sounds wonderful!😊

We haven't found any mines here....yet. Nice to do something different for a minute.😁

Yes, the people here have been great. You do have to be careful with the drinking water. All the food has been good so far and reasonably priced.😊

Thank you, Dustin!👍☠️

Oh I am amazed at all the fresh fruits and veggies available here. I bought a bag of peppers, bananas, papaya, tomatoes and other stuff that I could hardly carry, and it was about $8. Thanks for watching, Brent!👌

@@TomandJulieMineExploring wooow !

You would feel like Wilt Chamberlin here, Rick. I was one of the tallest people at the market, and I'm only 5'7". 😁

Yes, lots of flowers to entice the souls of those who have passed back home to celebrate. Thanks for commenting, Jimmy!😊

Hello Frank. Thanks for watching, and we're glad that you enjoyed seeing the markets in Mexico. Hope you have a great week my friend!👍😁

Haha, yes, you were correct. We can't come back until the statute of limitations runs out or we'll be arrested. 😁

Hi Mark. Having a good time so far. I haven't had the chicken yet. The veggies are great.

You bet, Richard!😎

It seems like it doesn't take much of an excuse for a party to happen in Zihua. Thanks for the comment!👍

Hi Lauren. I'm here in Zihua staying for some time.

Thank you, Clayton. Hope you had a good Halloween!👍🎃

Thanks, Gary. Happy Halloween to you, as well!🎃

Thanks, and Happy Halloween to you as well!🎃

It seems like the fresh fruits and vegetables are definitely cheaper here than in the US. Fish is cheaper, too. We bought a kilo of fresh caught Dorado for $7.00 USD. Ground beef and ham are both very reasonable. Overall, I would say food is less expensive here.

This is not the real touristy part of town. All the locals are out getting ready for the big celebration starting tomorrow. Thanks for commenting, Joe!😁

Too funny. That one woman who looked back at you with her kid. I was saying to myself "No, Tom don't follow them down that alley." And of course you did. Don't get arrested now.@@TomandJulieMineExploring

@joewenzel5142 haha, no, I'm certain you don't want to go to the jail here.

Haha, not yet, Jake. We had been shopping in the same area earlier and I went back alone to get some footage. Something a bit different!🎃

Hey Dave. Correct, don't drink the water.🎃

I haven't been brave enough to try one either. We can get a whole frozen chicken. They don't refrigerate the eggs either. So far, eating pretty good and not having any problems. Thanks for commenting, Brian!👍😁

I'm trying to get up my nerve to try one. I'm spoiled by refrigeration back home. Thanks, Michelle!🐓🍗

Haha, no it's not. At least around here.🎃