Hard to believe, but what used to be normal and no big deal, is now an adventure, and not without some stress and trepidation. I can't remember the last time I was in the city. I bet it was close to three months ago. It felt great to walk the streets, restoring a sense of forgotten normalcy. However just seeing the zocalo empty, drove home the point that things are far from normal.
I'd say maybe 75% of the people had masks on and the streets had people and cars on them, but not in the normal density. I hit six or seven places to either pay bills or stock up on necessities and then beat a hasty retreat back into the country. It will probably be weeks or months until the next visit to the city.
The whole adventure was simultaneously surreal and totally normal with less traffic.... and exhausting.
2 comments:
Good to read that you are still up and about. So sad for the people and economy of such a vibrant city to be at a stand still. We hope our favorite restaurants and hotel can survive. Stay healthy out there.
Steve & Bev
So happy to see your recent posts; I missed them and the wonder of Oaxaca. Stay healthy.
Connie
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