Xochimilco… The World Heritage Canals of Mexico City
People from Mexico City dismiss it. Folks from the rest of the country can’t resist it. And it’s on many “must see” lists if people are visiting the sprawling Mexico City, now […]
Viva Oaxaca! Are the daily bloqueos and the perpetual plantón taking their toll?
I have to admit, I’m worried. I was in Oaxaca in the summer of 2006 when the teachers strike erupted in violence and paralyzed the city. It was a blow from which the city is just now starting to recover. As I work and travel in the area, I am […]
Dining with Dave… El Naranjo, Austin, Texas
In May of 2006, school teachers in Oaxaca City staged a protest to demand higher wages. What was originally a peaceful demonstration soon turned into a 6 month nightmare for businesses, tourism and the many people who made their living in the service industry of this United National World Heritage City. One […]
