Arrived Oaxaca (Wah Hah Kah ) (What the?????) just after lunch and it was hot.
It is a beautiful city in a beautiful part of the world and as a consequence it is loaded with tourists.
I decided to use a HI hostel in the town because hotels were so expensive and a couple of the budget ones I tried were full. What a good choice because the hostel was the best I have been into anywhere. Very clean, great facilities and friendly staff.
Once settled and had my bike in secure parking I caught a bus to Monte Alban. The ruins consisted of various building and a pyramid. I was interested in looking at the tombs where the treasure was found but not open to the public.
Only one of the tombs that have been found had not been raided. Some of the treasure inside is on display at a local ex-convent. Have a look at that tomorrow.
The hostel has staff that provide three meals a day if you want to buy them. I was the only one to turn up for dinner.
It is a beautiful city in a beautiful part of the world and as a consequence it is loaded with tourists.
I decided to use a HI hostel in the town because hotels were so expensive and a couple of the budget ones I tried were full. What a good choice because the hostel was the best I have been into anywhere. Very clean, great facilities and friendly staff.
Once settled and had my bike in secure parking I caught a bus to Monte Alban. The ruins consisted of various building and a pyramid. I was interested in looking at the tombs where the treasure was found but not open to the public.
Only one of the tombs that have been found had not been raided. Some of the treasure inside is on display at a local ex-convent. Have a look at that tomorrow.
The hostel has staff that provide three meals a day if you want to buy them. I was the only one to turn up for dinner.
My man servant prepared a meal for me and served me 70c AUD Coronas. He took a photo which I have included. I look a bit startled and the photo a bit staged but hey I´m the one drinking the Corona. Bought a bottle of Mascal, local liquor, and got into that as well.
As I have said before the Mexicans come to life at night. There was literally dancing in the streets. A swing-jazz band was playing and the locals were getting into it. Very social people.
After making a dick of myself with the pronunciation of the place name several times yesterday Shirley rings me late that night and says ¨Where are you¨ and I reply "Wah Hah Kah". She says ¨That is a shame because I am in OXICACA¨. Yes damn shame really but I´ll do my best to find you. Her hotel was three blocks away. Met up had coffee and went for a walk.
As I have said before the Mexicans come to life at night. There was literally dancing in the streets. A swing-jazz band was playing and the locals were getting into it. Very social people.
After making a dick of myself with the pronunciation of the place name several times yesterday Shirley rings me late that night and says ¨Where are you¨ and I reply "Wah Hah Kah". She says ¨That is a shame because I am in OXICACA¨. Yes damn shame really but I´ll do my best to find you. Her hotel was three blocks away. Met up had coffee and went for a walk.
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