Settling in

We are now about to enter the fourth week of our escapade.  We have just completed our first week in Oaxaca at the Las Mariposas hotel and plan to be here another three weeks. This is our fourth year in Oaxaca and it's magic and charm feel as strong as ever.  Our days are filled with

Long walks through the always interesting city streets, markets and parks....

Our iphones keep track of our walking mileage and we're averaging between four and five miles a day.  Crossing the street can be tricky but otherwise its interesting, fun and healthy.  We haven't been to any of Oaxaca's top notch museums yet this year but we plan to soon. 

During our morning walk we usually stop at a cafe for some snacks and some of Oaxaca's wonderful coffee. 

Other activities include...

Art classes for Dorothy two days a week.

Spanish lessons.  I'm starting private Spanish lessons on Thursday.

Swimming.  I found a pool a few blocks away from the hotel.

Lectures.  Our hotel is right next to the Oaxaca Lending Library which sponsors almost daily events geared toward English speaking visitors.  Last night we went to a presentation about efforts to save the Mixtec language in the village of Totontepec, 

Wild parties.  Last Saturday night there was a birthday party for Teresa, the owner of our hotel, Las Mariposas.  I was asked to play guitar and it worked out great.  Here's some pics.  

Dancing to La Bamba

I trust all of this is not to over stimulating for you and hope all is well wherever you are.