Circo Medina!
While riding in a taxi to move to our new apartment, we had to make our way through a circus caravan traveling into the city from the north. The elephants, horses, and ponies were plodding along with the other traffic. I later went to one of their performances. I think I was the only ‘gringo’ […]
Here or There; What’s the difference?
As Steve likes to say, “We’re not in Kansas anymore.”
Graffiti; Art?
The writing’s on the wall.
In the city of Oaxaca it is alive and well.
Ethnobotanical Gardens of Oaxaca
An oasis of plants in the middle of town. At times we felt as if we could be on a different planet!
Dancing
The first week of March was filled with dancing. Various troups from all over performed at the side of the church around sunset or later at the botanical gardens. We didn’t ever make the hike 10 blocks south to get the tickets for the limited seating in the gardens, but we caught a few of […]
Monte Alban; A Trip Into the Past
Monte Alban is one of the most impressive of the ancient ruin sites in Mexico. During its peak, from the fourth to the eighth century, the city was inhabited by over 25,000 people. By 1000 A.D. it was abandoned. The grand plaza and tombs cover about one square mile atop a mountain that is situated […]
Here We Are; Getting Settled
When Joy and I wake in the morning, we know we are in Oaxaca. Shaking off dreams of serpents in trees makes way for strange bird songs along with the more familiar Inca dove call. If the birds don’t wake you, the bells will. As if to celebrate the rising of the sun, each cathedral […]
Carnaval
The world loves a parade. What we saw of this one was mostly preparation.
Tlacolula; Sunday market
Where everybody who’s anybody goes.
We heard about the “fabulous” Sunday market from a few different sources.
All in a Day’s Walk; Escaleras
The total mileage was only around 3 miles for the day, but it was all uphill!
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is the biggest church in Oaxaca, and seems to be where everything happens. The grounds take up four square blocks, and consist of the church, the ex-convent (which is now a huge museum), the botanical gardens, and the buildings at the entrance to the gardens, at least part of which is a library. […]
Weaving; warp and woof
We’ve met one of the local weavers. He just finished a beautiful big, red and black rug with the “Flor de Oaxaca” on it. This is a simple flower shape that is a symbol of peace. If he hasn’t sold it, we hope to get some pictures soon…
Chapter 2; First day
We did a lot of walking.
We walked at least 8 miles today, all over the place.
Chapter 1; Dreams
There are so many pieces to a life.
Dreams really do come true! Some just happen, others take work to come true.
Steve Burnett; dreamer, idea man
Although Steve has lots of leadership qualities, he doesn’t really like his picture taken. He’s a generous and thoughtful person. He has talents in art, photography, design, and other fields. One thing he’s good at is ideas, and getting things started. He’s always had an interest in art, but hasn’t applied himself to it lately. […]