The here and now... and what and why

Complacency is a trap. At least that’s what I was thinking when I up and left the comfort of a Yankee prep school gig, where I taught music, amongst other things, for 28 years. There was also that life long career as a composer, musician and artist.

First, it was a year in St. Thomas, USVI, working as a reporter and shooting photography and then, a year in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Time passed.
More time passed and a year back in the Athens of America followed by a hasty return to Oaxaca where it is all happening.
A couple of years in San Sebastian Etla and now, just down the road in San Pablo Etla. Life is good.

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For additional photography please visit my flickr page.
You can find my music on Jango (World & latin - Worldbeat) and at iTunes and most online stores.
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If you are coming to Oaxaca, please contact me for tours or advice.

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo
The view from Corazon del Pueblo

The hereafter re me

My photo
Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Musician, photographer, videographer, reporter, ex-officio teacher, now attempting to be a world traveler

Friday, April 26, 2019

Tejate time...

What a wonderful sight, right near Santo Domingo, on the Alcala,  the pedestrian walkway, a Feria de Tejate, with at least a hundred women from nearby San Andres Huayapam, the village most famous for this pre-Hispanic drink.
It is a complex concoction that requires much time and effort. Ingredients include toasted maize, fermented cacao beans, toasted mamey pits and flor de cacao.  And look at the size of that bowl!
It is very popular here.  The Queen was there...
And some princesses, too.
And not only something to drink, but lots of chocolate goodies.
Oh, the temptations.
Here's a link to more info and a recipe. If you hurry, you can still grab a glassful..
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