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On my walk to work. |
I've shown you Oaxaca as architectural paradise, cradle of early civilization, pinnacle of artisan culture, incubator of
nouveau Mexican cuisine, explosion of light and color. At risk of appearing a
TED groupie, there's danger to a single story, in the words of novelist
Chimamanda Adichie, her talk hyped to fatigue among my colleagues. The city is stunningly beautiful, and more. (Click title to see more.)
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East to West 1 |
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East to West 2 |
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East to West 3 |
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East to West 4 |
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East to West 5 |
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The power of abstraction |
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By the markets south of the Zocalo |
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Food-vending trikes ubiquitous; Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Guerrero the poorest states in Mexico. |
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Automatic rifles on police always take some getting used to. |
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Street food often smells delicious: $18 pesos = $1.40 USD |
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Both/and: urban decay and intriguing abstracted imagery. |
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Vibrant public squares, if not parks for hikes and bikes. |
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I love orange. |
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So many bugs, I can't stress it enough! |
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