Today, the ‘tour’ was scheduled to go up to Monte Alban, a pre-columbian archeological site just west of Oaxaca. My lovely bride has seen it once, that was enough for her, so the tour departed slightly down on troop strength. …
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Day 4, in which we visit many things that Rudolfo Morelos loved
Day 4 (which was actually yesterday) we went to Ocotlan. Birthplace of the painter Rudolfo Morelos. But before we got out of town I saw this set of signs and thought you all needed to see them as well. Ocotlan is …
Read MoreDay 3, in which we passed through 3300 years of history
Today was our first day of being official “tourists”. We went out with Jane and Nico, our guides, and five other people who are staying here at Casa Colonial. Today’s journey was to the north into the valley of Etla. Sections …
Read MoreDay 2, in which we visit 3 churchs and 1 bar.
Today we took a little walking tour with our host Jane and a couple of other guests. A block away from the Casa there is a little alley on the back side of the local market. It’s a good place …
Read MoreOaxaca 2009 (No Clever Title Yet)
First day confusion. Imagine our surprise to arrive in the Zocolo this morning and discover that the Carrera Panamericana was finishing it’s first stage in our front yard. So to speak. Lots of classic cars (with classic drivers) rallying across Mexico. …
Read MoreGarden Report — October 10
I took advantage of one last day of fine weather to do a bunch of clean up and some late season planting. This is what happens if you forget and leave the felcos on the wall of the garden bed. …
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These ruby slippers from Ahmet Baytar are all Dorothy from Wizard of Oz grows up. The original are in the flash gallery on his site.
Read MorePierced Bird Window
This little copper piece is waiting for a home. It’s about 2.5 inches square. The background and figure window are copper. The tube rivets and spacers are brass. The background pattern was printed onto the copper using a commercial pattern sheet with the …
Read MoreTGIF — Shrine I
After a long time sitting on the table in 5 or 6 pieces the Guadalupe/Sirena shrine has finally come together. I never did find a place for the rose petals. A couple of details. My hand colored and glittered Virginsita. …
Read MoreGarden Report — Sept 1
A couple more notes from the garden. The nicotiana in the bird bath bed continues to thrive. This dark purple variety can really soak up the sun. The last man standing in the library bed has been moved to a new …
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