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Oaxaca is a walking city and, even when running mundane errands, there is always something to see, something to make me smile, and something to make me think.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu

“If you are in a bad mood go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk.” — Hippocrates

“Walking is the rhythm of life.” — Gary Snyder

“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” — Henry David Thoreau

“Walking takes longer…than any other known form of locomotion except crawling. Thus it stretches time and prolongs life. Life is already too short to waste on speed.” — Edward Abbey

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Not seeing sights like this up here in el norte…

Ahhh… finding one’s niche in Oaxaca!

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At the crossroads.

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Morning walk in Teotitlán del Valle.

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Day one back in Oaxaca…

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Warm sun, blue sky, and rocking horses parked on Calle de Mariano Abasolo.

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Vendor from Puebla with a truck full of dramatic wooden dancing horses from Zacatecas.

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It’s good to be home!

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Cocijo (Zapotec god of rain, thunder, and lightning) has finally awoken!

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Street dogs huddle in doorways.

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Street vendors batten down their hatches.

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Pedestrians watch for sidewalk waterfalls.

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Streets become deserted.

Walking home in Oaxaca in the rain.

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