Monday, March 19, 2007
Top 10--make that 20!--reasons to love Oaxaca
20. Children playing with balloons in front of the cathedral
19. Giant tamale and a Sol for 16 pesos (You will find the tamale lady in the doorway of the Panificadora La Luna on Independencia at 7:30 p.m. My mouth is watering just typing this.)
18. Mission tile throughout the city
17. Internet connectivity (e-mail and blogging readily available for 10 pesos/hour)
16. Grasshoppers (chapulines), although two were enough. (Mila had a whole bag.)
15. Sophia, the Dutch/Canadian who was staying in our hotel. She's been travelling to Oaxaca for 20 years, and she gave us some great tips: La Escondida for one. She's been going blind for 10 years now, but that doesn't seem to slow her down. When I told her we were leaving the next morning, she said, "I've enjoyed your presence." Definitely one of the nicest compliments I've ever received.
14. Watching the world stroll by in the zocalo
13. The Banks of Karen and Mariana...forget Banamex!
12. La Escondida Restaurant's Buffet (Don't miss it! Get there at 2 p.m.)
11. The giant Tule tree
10. The churches...at least one on every corner...and the faith of Oaxaca's citizens
9. Centro de Cultura de Santo Domingo (As Blair said, "Spectacular.")
8. Breakfast at Marco Polo...truly, you'll never find better huevos rancheros.
7. The staff at Hotel/Posada La Casa de La Tia...Zoila, Edith and Alberto...you are THE BEST.
6. Limonada (limeade) at Los Cuiles on Abasolo, which also has free Internet and tasty bolillos (sandwiches). However, cuidado with the salads. Half way through, Mel noticed that her lettuce was moving and discovered three green worms enjoying the fare. Blair said that at least that shows the lettuce was organic. That didn't seem to help her any.
5. Paletas at Paleteria Michoacan, especially coco (coconut)
4. Artisans (weavers, potters, clay sculpters, tin cutters, painters, wood carvers...you name it, this region's got them!)
3. Walking, walking, walking...Oaxaca is definitely a pedestrian friendly town
2. Jacaranda trees, whose purple flowers are a glorious sight to behold
1. The group I was with: Karen, Mariana, Mary, Daniel, Gail, Mel, Melissa, Mila and Blair. I'd travel with you any time!
19. Giant tamale and a Sol for 16 pesos (You will find the tamale lady in the doorway of the Panificadora La Luna on Independencia at 7:30 p.m. My mouth is watering just typing this.)
18. Mission tile throughout the city
17. Internet connectivity (e-mail and blogging readily available for 10 pesos/hour)
16. Grasshoppers (chapulines), although two were enough. (Mila had a whole bag.)
15. Sophia, the Dutch/Canadian who was staying in our hotel. She's been travelling to Oaxaca for 20 years, and she gave us some great tips: La Escondida for one. She's been going blind for 10 years now, but that doesn't seem to slow her down. When I told her we were leaving the next morning, she said, "I've enjoyed your presence." Definitely one of the nicest compliments I've ever received.
14. Watching the world stroll by in the zocalo
13. The Banks of Karen and Mariana...forget Banamex!
12. La Escondida Restaurant's Buffet (Don't miss it! Get there at 2 p.m.)
11. The giant Tule tree
10. The churches...at least one on every corner...and the faith of Oaxaca's citizens
9. Centro de Cultura de Santo Domingo (As Blair said, "Spectacular.")
8. Breakfast at Marco Polo...truly, you'll never find better huevos rancheros.
7. The staff at Hotel/Posada La Casa de La Tia...Zoila, Edith and Alberto...you are THE BEST.
6. Limonada (limeade) at Los Cuiles on Abasolo, which also has free Internet and tasty bolillos (sandwiches). However, cuidado with the salads. Half way through, Mel noticed that her lettuce was moving and discovered three green worms enjoying the fare. Blair said that at least that shows the lettuce was organic. That didn't seem to help her any.
5. Paletas at Paleteria Michoacan, especially coco (coconut)
4. Artisans (weavers, potters, clay sculpters, tin cutters, painters, wood carvers...you name it, this region's got them!)
3. Walking, walking, walking...Oaxaca is definitely a pedestrian friendly town
2. Jacaranda trees, whose purple flowers are a glorious sight to behold
1. The group I was with: Karen, Mariana, Mary, Daniel, Gail, Mel, Melissa, Mila and Blair. I'd travel with you any time!
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