Saturday and it's hot

Let's start with last night.

We went back towards the zocalo to have some dinner and to walk around some more. As I wrote yesterday, the striking teachers have blocked off about 2-3 blocks in all directions around the plaza. So we ended up staying away from that but we found a neat little place 3 stories above the road that serves crepes. Delicious. And lucky for us that we were so high because there was another demonstration march that included several hundred people and some of them had large effogies of happy men. From so high up, we had a great view. Then the sun set giving us a lovely orange-tinted shot of the west side of the city.

After dinner we walked a bit and came to an art opening at the Museo de Oaxaca de Contempario Artes (Museum of Contemporary Arts). It was an odd show of pin-up photographs that have been covered in tattoos and graffitti. The other artist was showing his work that consisted of various items painted half in green and half in pink. Everything he found he painted. Knives, golf clubs, spoons, books, etc. The space itself is beautiful and enormous. Lots of young Mexicans and foreigners enjoying the space and the work.

Then a couple lattes, then we headed home.

Today, Amelia and I found the large Mercado southwest of town. It was a chaotic scene of people, cars, and livestock. Everything was for sale. Tires, clothing, food, pigs and goats. It was hot and smelled rather badly. We did not spend much time there but I do not regret going. It is something all visitors should see.

We have also been on a quest for bath towels. They are not supplied in the apartment so Amelia and I have been searching for them. We found some this morning. Can't wait to shower tonight.

Our neighbors are anthropologists from San Diego who are here working on a dig. Great bunch of people.

Let's talk food.
Every meal has been delicious. I have no complaints. Zero. And even better is the price. Lunch today was about $12 US. Including tips. Today we had mole (pronounced mo-lay). This is a sauce that is made here of herbs and spices and CHOCOLATE. Ever had chocolate on chicken? It is damn good. Yummy. I have even found a pizza place that comes highly recommended in all of the guide books. Haven't been there yet but I still have 28 days.

All in all, so far so good. The people are amazing. The food terrific. The cold showers even better (did I mention the lack of hot water?).

Tomorrow is Sunday, a day of rest and we are expecting to sleep in a bit. But being so close to a church I am expecting a bit of noise. So be it. It adds to the beauty that is Oaxaca and to my/our experience.

Adios for now....kisses to everyone.