Every year around this time, the taxi drivers have a day of celebration. Colectivas or shared taxis are one of the principal ways to get around. I can get into the city from San Sebastian Etla, about eight miles, for less than a dollar. Three in the two front bucket seats, including the driver, and three in the back
Each cab is decorated and driven to the church to receive a blessing.
Given the nature of driving in this city, every little bit helps.
I happened to come out of the art show on Saturday in San Bartolo Coyotepec just as the priest was blessing,
not only the cars, the motors and the drivers, but their families and of course, the car keys.
We used to joke that it turns into the Day of No Taxis, because, well, they tend to have some serious celebrations in the early afternoon after the visit to the church and the blessings.
Party on, Garth.
2 comments:
wow! a colectivo to Col Zapoteca! that's new! thanks for the photo, will look for the taxi stand at the central de abastos in the city!
Gracias, mi amigo. Darn, I was oblivious this year!
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