Patience is a virtue. So they say.

Well, I´ve had a night to sleep on it and to calm Amelia down (she was fighting mad). The scope of my work here in Oaxaca will have to change a bit but I still plan on photographing the ruins. I´m going to use my panoramic XPAN camera and 35mm film and will try to use my other Hasselblad for other work such as flowers, portraits and street scenes where I can use the larger camera and tripod.

Our map shows 19 historic churches that date back 200 or more years that I can photograph from the street. Plus we have found a flower market with the most interesting plants and flowers I have ever seen.

Plus, I plan on doing some portraits in a local park. In the middle is a 7 day a week book fair with large white tents. I figure I can use the backside of one of these tents as a backdrop, a la Avedon. I´ve done it before and I will do it again.

I have also sent an email for the application. Maybe luck will be on my side and I will get the permit before I leave. Cross your fingers.

I will do anything and everything to keep photographing here in Oaxaca and I will not be knocked down. I came here with a purpose and I will succeed. Thanks to all of you for the kind words and phone calls of support after yesterdays posting.

Love and gratitude to all.