Lessons from a Vagabond

MEXICO PHOTO SET: The Pyramids of Monte Alban 

The Zapotec civilization stands in the shadows of the better known Aztecs of Mexico, but the excavated city of Monte Alban sits proudly atop lush, verdent hills, just 20 minutes outside Oaxaca City. 

The impressive site is thought to be only 10% excavated from its original grandiose urban plan. Today, Monte Alban is known for its extraordinary pyramids, precisely plotted astrological observatories, and stately Zapotec residences. This ancient city may have been claimed by the the Earth herself, but she remains as alive and as vibrant as ever!

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MEXICO IN B&W, part 2: Getting there

The saying goes that it’s always about the journey, not the destination. But as we amble on, absorbing the bounty of beauty this world offers us, there must also be moments that stop time. Whether you find yourself looking out a bus window, around a crowded bus station, or down at your own weary feet, you’ll indeed find that your destination may have already been found. 

More than the tequila, Salsa, y sabor, one might argue that it is the quite moments that defined our journey…and that define Mexico. 

Next up: The Pyramids of Monte Alban

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MEXICO IN B&W, part 1: At work and play

Cities of industry and towns that seem to be at constant play, the heart of Mexico beats to every rhythm of life. 

Next up: Mexico in B&W, part 2: Getting there

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MEXICO PHOTO SET: Puerto Escondido - “Un Sueño Posible”

At one a sleepy port town, the Pacific ocean-facing coast town of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca is home to some of the most vibrant green rolling hills, blue open waters, and white sand beaches. The views alone are incredible, but paired with the fresh mariscos, tropical fruit, and never-ending musical soundtrack that follows you from one store to the next… it’s unbelievable.

Next up: Mexico in B&W, part 1: At work and play

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MEXICO PHOTO SET: Art and Culture

Throughout Mexico City and Oaxaca, walls are cavasses and the peoples’ voices are heard in every brushstroke and in every aerosol can. Far from subtle, these art works speak for themselves. 

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MEXICO PHOTO SET: Food and drank

Ubiquitous street food vendors roll around their carts, bicycles, and vans into the parks and zocalos of Mexico’s town centers, and the fresh scent of a thousand flavors colors your palette before you even take a single bite. 

This, ladies and vagabonds, is just a fragment of Mexico’s rich culture… and it’s fuckin’ tasty! ¡Sabor!

More to come…

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