I'm went to Oaxaca in July 2011 courtesy of the NEH to study the arrival of the Spanish from the indigenous point-of-view. I'm now plotting to return and continue researching GM corn and colonial architecture in 2013.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The Cramp
A quiet movie about a disaffected young Frenchman in a small Oaxacan village on the Pacific coast. It dragged in a few places but was ultimately very satisfying emotionally and visually. Sadly, there was very little dialog, and a lot of it was in French and English as well as Spanish, so I didn't get to practice my new skills in espanol. But it was a great choice for my birthday movie, and I ate the best mole verde I've had since Oaxaca at El Ranchito del Agave. BB didn't like her food or drink, but I will definitely go back there again.
Discovery of the night: There are delicious cupcakes in New York, and they're made by Mitchell London!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Frugal Traveler
Seth Kugel is making his way through Mexico this summer on his quest to travel frugally. Read about his adventures in a small village in Oaxaca below:
TRAVEL | August 17, 2010
Frugal Traveler: Picking a Spot, Any (Undiscovered) Spot, in Mexico
By SETH KUGEL
San Juan Teitipac, a corn-farming hamlet in Mexico, is jammed with intriguing customs, welcoming residents, unforgettable meals, beguiling landscapes and rich history. .
TRAVEL | August 17, 2010
Frugal Traveler: Picking a Spot, Any (Undiscovered) Spot, in Mexico
By SETH KUGEL
San Juan Teitipac, a corn-farming hamlet in Mexico, is jammed with intriguing customs, welcoming residents, unforgettable meals, beguiling landscapes and rich history. .
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