San Andrés Huayápam is a small village (around 6,000 residents) situated a few kilometers from the city of Oaxaca. San … More
Tag: Mexico
Radishes at Christmas
For 125 years, the Mexican community in Oaxaca has celebrated their agrarian roots with a knock-out display of carved radishes … More
The Art of Chocolate
Mexican chocolate combines the fragrance of cinnamon with nuts and cacao beans into a unique and memorable taste. When visiting … More
The Art of Weaving
The Oaxaca weaving tradition is centered in Teotitlán del Valle, where now over 150 families create rugs and textiles. Their … More
The Color Red
The color red may dominate during Valentine’s Day, but this vibrant color has ruled for thousands of years. Red can … More
Portals
Aren’t you curious when you see a locked door, a portal into another environment? Here are a selection of doorways … More
Art Installation or home?
My walk today passed by an art installation on the mountain. The rusted steel frame traced out the traditional shape … More
The payphone on the corner
Ten Thousand steps
In an effort to start the New Year off on a good foot, this morning’s walk was nearly ten thousand … More
The Art of Cultural Remembrances
This was originally published in 2015 – given that Día de los Muertos is coming up on November 1-2, its … More