Bench in Oaxaca

Oaxaca, Mexico

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November 4th 2008
4/11/08 - Arrived on the overnight bus from Mex City with a cricked neck at around 6am. This first class bus that cost 18 quid for around 8 hours of travel. Very comfortable with fully reclining seats, except there was an annoying courting couple behind me ( UK Guy: "This may sound a bit sad - but I like to work out at they gym", US Girl: "I know a cheaper way of working out") who didn't get the h ... read more

North America » Mexico » Oaxaca » Oaxaca

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more