August in Mexico

Cool weather, delicious fresh food, stunning crafts, beautiful architecture, color everywhere.......Mexico couldn't be more different from Oman. I always expect to have a wonderful time there, and my expectations are always exceeded. Some highlights from Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca, all chosen because their cool weather, delicious food and beautiful crafts.

in the cathedral on the zocalo in Oaxaca

making the famous barro negro (black pottery) in San Bartolo Coyotepec

the fanciful wooden animals of Oaxaca

the valley of Oaxaca from the Zapotec ruins at Monte Alban

the ball court at Monte Alban

the colorful streets of Coyoacan, the most beautiful part of Mexico City

the church of Santa Caterina

the garden at Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo's house in Coyoacan

Puebla, famous for its architecture, Talavera pottery and fabulous food (mole poblano, semitas, huitlacoche)

interior courtyard of our guest house in Puebla