A challenging year 2017 was — for Oaxaca, Mexico, USA, and the world. However, lovely Oaxaca continues to survive with beauty and grace and helps keep me focused on trying to do the same. I am grateful to her every day. Thus, my New Year’s gift to you — sharing a month-by-month look back at the little things in 2017 that nourished my body and soul.
January 2017 – Shibori flags flying over the courtyard of the Museo Textil de Oaxaca
February 2017 – Agave somewhere between San Dionisio Ocotepec and Ocotlán de Morelos
March 2017 – Quinceañera celebration in front of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
April 2017 – Chapulines at the first Encuentro de Cocineras Tradicionales Oaxaca
May 2017 – Teotitlán del Valle’s garbage truck.
June 2017 – Grinding lime tree leaves for té de limon in Teotitlán del Valle
July 2017 – Six layer rainy season view from Casita Colibrí
August 2017 – Unión de Palenqueros de Oaxaca — and that means mezcal!
September 2017 – Chickens roasting at earthquake relief benefit at Criollo restaurant
October 2017 – Grilling at an outdoor “hall of smoke” in Villa de Mitla
November 2017 – Dried chiles at Mercado Benito Juárez
December 2017 – Decorated molinillos at the Feria del Pan y el Chocolate in Tlacolula de Matamoros
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View From Casita Colibrí 
Happy New Year! Thank uou for sharing this wonderful post! Blessings for 2018
Thank you for reading. ¡Feliz año nuevo!
Gracias❤️
I continue to appreciate and enjoy your perspectives of Oaxaca from afar.
All the best to you for the coming year.
Marilynn
Thank you for being so supportive! All the best in 2018 and stay warm!!!
Your photos are inspirational! Thank you for all the effort and time you put into your posts. I
Thank you so much for the kind and supportive words. Happy 2018!
Love your posts and photos. Sending you best wishes for 2018.
Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. All the best to you in 2018!
Love your articles and photos. Sending you best wishes for 2018!
Enjoyed this very much. Thanks and best wishes for a good 2018.
I hope all is well after the fires. I’m in Teotitlán for New Year’s… going to La Cuevita tonight for a few hours and probably again tomorrow morning. All the best
Wishing you all the best in 2018!
Shannon, What a beautiful last of the year post. I look forward to meeting you in 2018 Feliz Año Nuevo. Kalisa Sent from my iPad
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Thank you Kalisa. Yes, let’s try to rendezvous when you are next in Oaxaca. ¡Feliz año nuevo!
Beautiful
Gracias amiga. ¡Feliz año nuevo!
A stunning series and tribute to the beauty of everyday life. With best wishes for the new year, Judy
Thank you for the kind words, Judy. Oaxaca is such an inspiring place. A very happy new year to you!
Great pics! You seem to have an eye for photography. I hope one day we can visit Oaxaca 🙂