Santiago de Apoala
Here are my photos from a pretty little village tucked in a valley in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca state, about two hours from the city.
A exceptionally tidy pueblo
Oaxaca
Pouring a lot of beer into the ground
A long line of residents from Santiago Apoala waited patiently for their turn to carefully pour a small glass of mezcal, a large glass of pop filled to the brim,
Mexican babushkas?
Here's a Oaxacan clothing issue I've been pondering.
Why do some women at the Tlacolula market wear headscarves that look like they were borrowed from a Ukranian grandmother, or a
Now That’s a Wedding!
There's nothing private about these Oaxacan celebrations. The bride and groom seem more than happy to share their big day with enthralled tourists, all taking pictures to send around the
Would You Like This Hike?
Blue, blue sky and over-sized agave at 10,500 ft elevation.
Cool, clear air and pure tranquility.
Those crazy tall pompoms are the spectacular blooms of the giant agave, also
Back in Oaxaca 2023
This city just keeps drawing me back, and after ten winter visits it feels like home.
As usual, the city calls out for photos and I cheerfully comply.
The texture
Mexico’s “Third Gender”
The Caboose has slowed down recently, it seems to be a seasonal thing when pretty annuals are beckoning from the greenhouses and my bike and faithful 1986 Honda scooter are
At the Top of the World in the Sierra Norte
My last post showed some nice walks but this hike was the BEST! In addition to getting easy exercise that was a pleasure every step of the way, we learned
Hoofing it in Oaxaca
I love the colonial architecture and lively streets in this city, but sometimes you just want to escape into the stillness of the surrounding hills.
We used to search out
One day in Oaxaca
Saturday Morning
Morning walks are the best and always interesting. The air is cool and the streets are quiet. All these pictures are from last Saturday, heading north into Xochimilco
