New life for an old tree

Oaxaca has its fair share of large beautiful trees, and as with all things, they die.  The hole they leave in the fabric is always profound.  This is what is left of a majestic one on Constitucion, just a block down from the entrance to the Botanical Garden.  I remember enjoying its shade on a hot day.  I remember stumbling over its roots, numerous times, as they broke the through the sidewalk, numerous times.  I remember the abuela with a her little cart that sold lunch each day.  The place was always packed.

Well, it is taking a new form as sculptor, Damian Lescas, who has been commissioned to carve the remaining stump.  The maestro said it should be done in another month or two.

It will be fun to watch the progress and process.