Today was a free day for all to explore Oaxaca a bit more. Andy, Alicia, Craig, David and Jodi headed to explore the amazing archaeological site of Mitla in the morning; Pam, Bob, Rene, and Jim headed to the municipal markets to explore food, crafts, and hangout with the locals; John, Holly, and Richard went out to shop and explore art galleries. Fun day of running into each other in different parts of town, doing different things, having cappuccinos here and there, and enjoying life.
Today was Alicia's birthday so we went out to the #1 rated restaurant in Oaxaca armed with an amazing chocolate and tres leches cake. Great food, great location, great service, great friends ... all in all a great way to finish the day. Happy birthday Alicia!
I also had the chance to meet with Jaime Palau and his daughter, an old college friend of mine that lives here. Great to catch up and learn more about life in Oaxaca. Learned about geography, politics, the Triqui Indians and their political aspirations and more. His family has been here for a long time and he is involved in many things - newspaper columnist (baseball), entrepreneur, philanthropist, mezcal maker. Amazing how friendship links from when you are young remain for so long. Is it because when we are young, we are a truer version of ourselves?
Tomorrow we start our journey back to Texas. We have decided to take the old road back to Tehuacan, which apparently will take us through some spectacular scenery, and then on to Puebla for the night.
Today was Alicia's birthday so we went out to the #1 rated restaurant in Oaxaca armed with an amazing chocolate and tres leches cake. Great food, great location, great service, great friends ... all in all a great way to finish the day. Happy birthday Alicia!
I also had the chance to meet with Jaime Palau and his daughter, an old college friend of mine that lives here. Great to catch up and learn more about life in Oaxaca. Learned about geography, politics, the Triqui Indians and their political aspirations and more. His family has been here for a long time and he is involved in many things - newspaper columnist (baseball), entrepreneur, philanthropist, mezcal maker. Amazing how friendship links from when you are young remain for so long. Is it because when we are young, we are a truer version of ourselves?
Tomorrow we start our journey back to Texas. We have decided to take the old road back to Tehuacan, which apparently will take us through some spectacular scenery, and then on to Puebla for the night.
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