Wednesday, Aug 5: The Chiripa 2009 Summer Buying Trip to Mexico
Today is a travel day for Beth and crew. They will bus from Puebla to Oaxaca. The trip is about a 4 to 5 hour bus ride. I'm sure they'll be riding in comfort on this leg. The bus station in Oaxaca is in the heart of the city and within walking distance of the hotel, Las Golondrinas.
I have a soft spot for this hotel. They have a restaurant in the inner courtyard and they serve eggs in the shape of a swallow (la golondrina). The pictures from my first trip are on slides and I haven't managed to get them digitized. You'll just have it imagine it!
After a short rest the gang will meet up with Eric Chavez.
We first met Eric in Teotitlan del Valle, the rug weaving village. (This photo is 3 years old.) Eric now has a position at the new textile museum in Oaxaca.
I'm sure Beth will hit either the Women's Coop or the Artisan Market if there's even a brief bit of time. There is much to do/purchase and precious little time.
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