Exploring Oaxaca (Part 13)
It's our last day in Oaxaca! This morning, we enjoyed breakfast at the mercado. We ordered another hot cocoa and bread, a favorite of...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 12)
This morning, we rented a car to explore towns just outside of Oaxaca City. I had hoped to get a stick shift, as it's...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 11)
Today, we did an 18-mile bike ride to Presa Rosita, a reservoir near the small town of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec. This area is quite...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 10)
This morning, our host introduced us to his birds. He had several of them, but the nicest one was named Carlito (featured here). So...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 9)
We discovered this morning that my Airbnb host is taking care of a monkey while the owner is away. Generally, I don't handle wildlife,...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 8)
Today, we took a cooking class with friends! This might surprise some, but I’m not an awesome cook. That's why I desperately needed this....
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 7)
Today, we moved from a small hotel room in the city center to a larger Airbnb at the top of the hill overlooking the...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 6)
Today, we spent most of our time hiking! The highlight was this morning when we visited the Auditorio Guelaguetza, a prominent cultural venue. Situated...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 5)
Happy Thanksgiving from the Water Boils! These petrified waterfalls formed from calcium carbonate and other minerals present in the waterfall. There are only two...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 4)
This morning, we visited several local mercados where we had a traditional Oaxacan breakfast. I wish I could say that I enjoyed it, but...