Oaxaca

Finally a weekend trip to somewhere new. One of my students told me she loved to go to a different city every Sunday just for fun and invited me to go along. When she let me choose where we went I knew I had to finally see this amazing city. It’s world famous for its amazing artists and its international community. As an old colonial town it’s full of old churches, cobblestone streets, and museums.

Above the city on the highest hill are the remains of Monte Alban, one of the oldest cities in Mesoamerica and the center of Oaxacan culture from around 100 BC to 500 AD.  There were temples, tombs, carvings, an observatory, and even tunnels through the hills that reached the city below.  It was the perfect day to explore the site and get a good look at the city below.  

My lovely guides for this adventure

Things I learned this week:

1.       It’s ok to spend 2 hours on a meal.

2.       Cars always have the right of way.

3.       You shouldn’t be concerned about canon fire at 2 am

4.       If there’s a river 8-inches deep running down the street, school isn’t cancelled

5.       5-gallons of water really does feel heavy after 3 blocks