Saturday, February 7, 2009

Oaxaca

Oaxaca, a zapatista stronghold and one of the most indigenous citys of central america surprised with Christams celebrations at the beginning of January. The huge zocalo (main plaza) was lit up with electric lights and in the sidestreets locals were selling potential Christmas present - 90% toys for kids. The rest were mostly taco-stalls or other local dishes. The hostel "Luz de Luna" was a primitiv but extremly friendly place to hang out and to get rid of those beers. But the main thing we did while drinking was to play some serious chess. The international audience made it really cool. NY, Australia, Germany, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, Chile and those that I forgot. In the mescal night we took the alcohol consumption to whole new level. Thats when Patrick (Canada) and Jimena (Argentina) took the liberty to expand the womenshowers normal usage. They have been a pair ever since. Patrick an investment banker on holiday from the worst recession since 80 years and Jimena a skydiver- and Yogateacher and professor at an argentinian university. The only daytrip I was able to make was to visit "Monte Alban" Nicely located on top of a mountain a complex of ruins oversees the whole area. Definitly worth it.

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