An altar of soil, in progress

Mole Negro

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October 27th 2006
Today is the first day that I took less than 77 photos. Oddly, without setting out to, that seems to be the number I've taken daily. Its been a quiet studio day, that's why, with a walk around a new section of town not far from here. Yesterday we re-explored the indoor market, then some of the folkcraft places. Always starting with a tour of the zocalo. What incredible hand work goes into these ru ... 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