Before we start, if you saw Day 7a last night you’ll want to go back and check out the completed ofrenda. This being the actual Day of the Dead we added the fruit, opened the treats, and lit the candles. Then we spent some time showing the ancestors to the kids.

Cholula is a neighborhood in this sprawling metropolis of 1.5 million. Fortunately Uber drivers are plentiful.

There are a couple of notable things about this ancient pyramid. First, it has the largest base of any pyramid structure in the world. Second, it is still largely un-excavated.

We started our exploration by visiting the small museum.

By the time the Spanish arrived the whole complex was covered over. Thinking it was just a hill they built a church on top.

the museum also contained examples of pottery from the various periods of construction as well as information on the archaeological process used to excavate.

After touring the museum we actually entered one of the tunnels for an up-close and personal look at the process.

Eventually we came out the other end and walked around some of the excavated structure.

Eventually we worked our way around to the ramp leading up to the church.

We toured the church (No Photos!), wondered at the massive amounts of gold leaf, and finely dressed Madonas. We also heard the noon chime (electric carillon accompanied by cheesy tape). On our way back down we stopped and watched a group of musicians on top of a pole performing “the dance of the flyers”

Then it was time for lunch (but since we’re in Mexico and it’s just after noon, it’s still breakfast.

Then it was time to grab the next Uber and continue our adventure.