I Saw a Ghost!

I just returned from the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) celebration in Melaque. I’ve always been curious about spirits and tonight, I believe I saw one. While looking at the various altars and snapping a few photos, I stopped at one in particular. Initially, I thought I saw smoke to the right of the altar. However, upon closer inspection, I realized there was no fire, no nearby street vendors cooking, and none of the candles had been lit on or around the alter. 

I quickly grabbed my camera, hoping to capture this strange phenomenon. To my amazement, all three photos show a large white shadow in the corner. Though the photo quality could be better, I can't deny what I witnessed with my own eyes.

Feeling a bit unsettled, I decided to take a walk for a half an hour before returning. By then, it was darker, and the family was lighting candles around the altar. I took more photos, but this time, nothing unusual appeared.

I think earlier the spirit was indeed hanging out at the altar, just as the family had hoped. It's a comforting thought that perhaps our loved ones never truly leave us.