December 2, 2022
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...
December 1, 2022
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...
November 30, 2022
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...
November 29, 2022
This morning, our host introduced us to his birds. He had several of them, but the nicest one was named Carlito (featured here). So...
November 28, 2022
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,...
November 27, 2022
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....
November 26, 2022
Today, we moved from a small hotel room in the city center to a larger Airbnb at the top of the hill overlooking the...
November 25, 2022
Today, we spent most of our time hiking! The highlight was this morning when we visited the Auditorio Guelaguetza, a prominent cultural venue. Situated...
November 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from the Water Boils! These petrified waterfalls formed from calcium carbonate and other minerals present in the waterfall. There are only two...
November 23, 2022
This morning, we visited several local mercados where we had a traditional Oaxacan breakfast. I wish I could say that I enjoyed it, but...











