Two important additions are a container of water, because the spirits arrive thirsty after their journey, and pan de muertos (bread of the dead).

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She told us about Dreamtime, her connection to water, and her role in passing the spirits from one generation to the next.

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"We know that somewhere around the bend, a stranger has a cup of water, around the bend, somebody is there to boost our spirits, " he said.

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The refined cocktails incorporate traditional spirits, fresh-squeezed juices and aromatics, such as rose water, to stimulate your sense of smell.

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Every year on the Feast of St Michael, the townspeople propitiate the sea spirits by solemnly burning a boat and scattering its ashes on the water.

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The temple, built in the 9th Century, has 13 ornate spouts, and each stream of cool fresh water represents a different type of purification, from fertility and love to protection from evil spirits.

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