Zócalo teeming with young, old, and all ages in between… vendors, Oaxaqueños, tourists from Mexico and the world beyond. Streets filled with vehicles… parked, double parked, stopped, or moving at a snail’s pace to the shrill sound of transit police whistles. Posadas converging on the zócalo… fireworks, bands, Marys and Josephs and baby Jesus, candles, angels, monos and marmotas, dancers, sparklers, and an overwhelming abundance of peace and joy and goodwill toward all.
Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) magic in Oaxaca.
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Our first Christmas away from family, Shannon. Gotta say, Oaxaca knows how to do Christmas! Hope you had a good time too, MTV
Oaxaca sure does!!! Had a great time… so much to experience, kept me busy, so not too much time to miss my family. However, thank goodness for Skype!
Can I see the slideshow full-screen? It looked wonderful, just small on my screen. Thanks.
Glad you liked it! I used the WordPress slideshow feature, so I don’t think so. Grrr…
Great slide show. Aren’t you glad you stayed in Oaxaca to experience it this year? Wish I could have been there. I miss it a lot! It’s a place with a magical heart. Can’t wait for the New Year celebration photos. Happy new year to you!
Thanks! Very glad to have experienced the holidays in Oaxaca. Never a dull moment! And, the family did fine without me, though very grateful for Skype. Heading out to Mitla today with John O. Amazing to see him after all these years! Happy New Year to you and Bill!!!