Two Glorious Weeks in La Ciudad de Oaxaca! (Sept. 8-22nd)
Landing in Oaxaca felt like a home coming! As you probably know, I lived here for close to a year in 2020, and returned in 2022 for a bit--a year ago in the spring--to get dental work done. This time, I solely came to see friends and determine whether or not I might try to live here again. Thus, the 2 week trial... My conclusion? The jury is still out. There is much that I still love about this town: The wonderful architecture and art; the churches; the people; the wonderful restaurants, cafes... abundance of both Mexican and gringo food. The fact that there is a lap pool to swim in, a bike to rent (and bike lanes/trails!), hills to hike in. The Oaxaca Lending Library, where expats and Mexicanos can mingle and do intercambio. The fact that there is the familiarity... there is a nice blending of American conveniences with the traditional Mexican culture. And finally, there is my wonderful dentist, Ernie, who charges more now but is still MUCH more affordable-- and better!-- than denti