Hotel Parador Crespo Oaxaca

... sweaters (that were very popular with the pseudo-hippies in the states during the 90’s) and a blue dress that Jurni really admired at the Zocalo.  I also picked up a few gifts, and tried to expand my earring collection (because with Andrea’s lending-library gone, it’s plunged down to about zero).

 

Today we visited an art collective and saw a 'day of the dead’ replica of a red-hatter.  Jurni and I decided ...

... ule. Aga see ´mole´ ( p6himotteliselt sokolaadil pohinev maitsestatud ollus) teitab ikka omajagu raskusi, et keelt mitte alla neelata... v6ttis aega, mis ta v6ttis aga 2ra proovisin... ehk isgi chapulined kaotavad oma eluvastiku maitse... pean tunnistama, et viimased paar p2eva on tabanud mind kolekangehirmus r2mpstoidu himu ja, et igap2evaselt j22b mu teele Burger King... kiusatus ilmselt v6idab...samajama on kokakoolaga... justkui ...

... sat on chairs listening, behind them there are banners of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Stalin, I wonder if they purposefully left off Trotsky. There's a real political mix here, stalinism, indigenism, trotskism, environmentalism, new, old, no one really knows which direction to go in, what will offer most hope. All the while around the main square people are selling their wares to the tourists.

... and soaking up the atmosphere. During one meal i was eating outside when a group of 15 girls started waving and smiling at me. They then came over and asked if they could have their photo taken with me. I was a little bemused but said yes and they were delighted. I couldnt understand why they would want a photo with me. A few mins later i saw a group of women dressed in traditional dress so i asked to have my photo taken with them ...

From Mexico City we have made our way to Oaxaca. We are struggling at bit with the pronunciation of some of these towns. Oaxaca is actually pronounced as wa-haka, go figure. I have actually been quite surprised at how few people speak even a word of English but we are getting by ok. Oaxaca is a pretty little town which really has ...

... all the time. There were dancers on a stage in front of the cathedral, a parade going through the streets collecting people as it went, a band and dancers at the other end of the Zocalo...so much was going on. I literally just walked around the small square about 3 times before I realized it was 7pm and I hadn´t eaten yet today. The entire Zocalo is lined with cafes and bars all with outdoor seating so you don´t miss one minute of what´s happening. I found a table ...

Hola! Buenos Dias mis amigas! This morning we had my favorite fruit, mango I think, beans, cheese, and eggs with onions and cactus. I don't like the cactus by itself but with other things it isn't too bad. After breakfast (desayuno) I had to leave earlier than normal for the laundry mat. All my pants are dirty and I only brought 3 pair since I thought it would be hot all the time but it rained today and now it is a little cold! All I have is dresses left ugh! I ...

... I stopped off on my return, proved fascinating...meats (raw and grilled), a mind-boggling array of produce, breads, lunch counters, flowers, handmade textiles and clothing, shoes and sandals, cheese, herbs, toys...just your typical market in another part of the world. I bought some bread and cactus fruit for Nancy, thinking at least the bread should be good for her. Bread and water. Sounds like prison. Later in the day, after checking on Nancy several ...

... I'm inclined to agree, as I sat on the edge of a limestone pool, overflowing with emerald-green water, cascading down into the valley that I overlooked and that falls further back along the horizon than I could see. As the sun begins to set over Oaxaca's valley we wend our way back down the mountain road, passing hillside humpies, boys on burros and countless cacti staring down relentlessly into the land that extends beyond our view.

... stores.

I just love wondering around and talking to folks about what they are selling. ¨What is that used for? Did you make it? What town are you from?¨ All you have to do is start off with, ¨Estoy solo mirando¨ -- I´m only looking-- and then you´re free to chat away.

After exploring the market, I headed up to the cathedral where people were filing in for mass. I went in, too, mainly because they were handing out branches at the door, and I ...