Oaxaca with Donzetta

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Hello All,

I have been somewhat remiss in getting an entry in my blog. My camera finally "bit the dust" and I had to get the staff person here at school to set the new one up. I had to take a lot of ribbing from the staff about wanting the language in the camera changed from spanish to english but Ryota (from Japan) did it for me.

I missed getting pictures the weekend before last because the camera was broken. We went to San Bartolo (black pottery), San Martin (alebrijes). San Martin was one of the places in Oaxaca that the president's daughter visited during the earthquake time. The owner told us that we were sitting on the same bench as she sat on when she visited there. He said she was very tall, very smart and spoke spanish very well. He also said there were lots of secret service and Mexican authorities there (of course!). He was very excited. We also went to another pueblo known for its weaving of cotton fabrics.

I can't go back but I will start from where I am now in pictures. Hope you enjoy.

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Photos

Ryota saved the day!
This is me with Ryota, the staff person from Japan who put my new camera together. I hope the photo is not too dark.

Nos despedimos
Here we are saying goodby to Ann (to the left) and Lee (next to her). Ann is returning to her job in Guadalajara as an English teacher and Lee returns to Monterrey, Mx. as a business and history teacher. Following is 2 of the maestras and of course me.

Va y Viene
This is a photo of Ann and Oliver. Ann is returning to Guadalajara and Oliver is finishing his first week here.

Las Chicas en la cafeteria
We love the ladies in the cafeteria because they fix such good food.

Una Madre con su nina
This is a young mother who was visiting with her daughter. I couldn't resist getting a picture. The mothers are extraordinary and the children beautiful.

Comments

[Richard K. Griffith]

Great blog and photos
I'm glad I happened upon your blog, being a former ICO student of last Fall for 3 weeks. I recognize a lot of the staff and sights of Oaxaca. I'm planning on returning this Fall during Día de los Muertos, a great time to visit Oaxaca.

[Donita]

Hi Richard
Hi Richard, I am so glad that you found my blog too. My purpose was to share my experiences with family, friends and classmates from my hometown. But I am so glad to share them with all that might enjoy. I have only been in Oaxaca for the summers during which there is the Guelaguetza...maybe I'll include "El Dia" one day.