Hotel Casa Arnel Oaxaca

... t quite expecting it. One of these was a typical market, divided into sections by what was being sold (hats, backpacks, fruit, spices, raw meat, etc). The other had an entryway composed of an odd combination -- stands with raw meat and hot grills. At the end was a set of tables. Apparently you pick your meat, they cook it, and you eat it. With the heat in that hall and the lack of refrigeration, I do hope that you ...

... lengthy meetings, and most participate in voluntary work for the benefit of their communities.

 

The following two stops we made on our tour were to the personal homes of the alibrije makers, and the potters who produce the local black pottery that’s made a name for itself around the world.  A husband/wife team produces the alibrijes to the best quality that I’ve seen at any other store or market place so far.  The wife was more than happy to show me some ...

... and American food, this was great for the people who wanted a little break from all the hot spices of Mexican food. After we downed are yummy food it was off for another hour of shopping. by this time it was extremely hot and everybody wanted shade. When that was done we all met up and showed each other our new items and got on the bus and came back to the hotel. After we had a few ...

... this set the woman off, and if you have ever been to mexico- it means that any assistance people give you , they basically demand money for their help. We immidiately told her that we did not need her help and we were going to shop...basically - leave us alone! Do you think she did? nope! First we walked a block and a half with her folowing us. We turned around and walked back and she still was following us. We continued to walk and tell her to go away but she ...

... but I know Swahili! I lived in Tanzania for two years!" but it's amazing and unfair how little that accounts for outside of certain circles. Unlike Africa, I have no status in Mexico. In Oaxaca, it's the expats (mostly American). I have had these expat ambitions ever since I first went abroad, but keep coming back to the fact that that's not at all me. As nice as it would be, I absolutely won't allow myself to stay pent up in an ...

... at eight to have dinner, we went to a italian restaurant nearby and this place has the best pizza!! I know every time I have pizza i say it`s the best but this really was! After dinner we went to cafe social and had some drinks, I had some mezcal of course, it is really starting to grow on me! After after a few hours at the Embajada we went to Elefante, a club, I really don`t like that place it is so hot, crowded, and loud! I danced with a local too, go me! It was kind of fun ...

... Arrive early to get a parking spot nearby and have time to leisurely stroll around as by noon the vendors are beginning to pack up and begin their journey home. The 16th century church here is well worth a visit. There are many Santos,(statues) of saints and martyrs along the walls and around the dome. Here there is a mix of Zapotec and Spanish as in other churches in the ...

... unreasonable wait, I was able to go in to talk with him. He was very nice and told me what to fill out, pay the US $100 fee and then where to go to get instant passport photos made to complete the application. Now mind you, they don't issue passports at the Consulate. The application has to be sent to the US Embassy in Mexico City where it would be issued. I had been told before and they told me again that this process would take at least 4 ...