Wednesday in the Mixteca…
How could I resist? Photo, yes. Dining, no. We had already eaten and so were not tempted to try Restaurant El Colibrí, across the street. However, still scratching my head about the relationship between marble (marmol) and hummingbird (colibrí).
This librarian couldn’t resist doing a little research. According to Wikipedia, the hummingbird in Aztec culture was, “emblematic for their vigor, energy, and propensity to do work along with their sharp beaks that mimic instruments of weaponry, bloodletting, penetration, and intimacy.” Hmmm… the tools and strength needed by a marble mason. Now, it’s beginning to make sense.
(Thanks Chris for stopping so I could take the above photos.)
And now a song from the Mixteca, “Chikirriyó’i” (“El Colibrí”) (The Hummingbird):
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Hi, Shannon, I’ve been here for almost 2 weeks, will be here next week, leaving on Sat 5/4. Do you have time to meet for coffee or gelato or something? Please let me know a few times when you might be free! I’ve had a huge schedule, will tell you about it, look forward to seeing you.
Yes, let’s meet. I’ll email you.
great, will look for your email!
Did you receive my email?
Hi Shannon, yes, just now, and have replied, thanks!
M