Feb 13 2009
Dear Mexico, We’ve been seeing a lot of each other recently and I have to say, I’m more than a little smitten. I love the way you combine the transcendent with the ordinary. I love the way you keep your secrets, revealing them so slowly. I love the warmth and dignity of your people. And [...]
Jan 14 2009
Teotitlán del Valle is a town of about five thousand that seems much smaller. It’s wedged into a narrow stream valley that winds its way up into the mountains, about a 20 minute ride east from the city of Oaxaca. On our recent tour, we visited Teotitlán twice, focussing our efforts on the cactus scrub and [...]
Jan 06 2009
I’ve struggled a bit with this post. Every time I try to write it, it feels too heavy. I dunno, maybe the heat here is getting to me. So I’m going to try an experiment–I’m just going to let the pictures do the talking. I’ll provide a rough translation at the end. I’ll bet you [...]
Dec 31 2008
Hello and Happy New Year! I’m in the middle of leading a tour with Chris Benesh for Field Guides, Inc., to Oaxaca, in southwest Mexico. I don’t have much time to write, but here are a few pictures you might enjoy: The main plaza at the ruins of Monte Alban, above. Below, the ball court [...]
