Before traveling to Mexico I never had a huge urge to travel abroad. After spending 5 weeks in Oaxaca, my mind has been completely changed. I am captivated and in love with this city and this culture. The way of life here has a tranquility that reminds me of my time spent on the farm this summer. Nothing is rushed. People hang out in the streets or plazas for hours, talking or just watching people walk by.
Knowing that my time here is limited, I have tried to live everyday to the greatest extent as possible. There is no barrier, no fear of talking to strangers, singing loudly in a bar, staying out until 6 in the morning. Life is too valuable, too beautiful. Probably taking in/learning about a culture through the eyes of those I meet has been the most exciting part of being here. The people here have a love of their country that is truly inspiring. Mexico's history is one of mixing cultures that has created the vibrant Mexican culture that manifests itself in the museums, art, architecture of this city. That's not to say Mexico does not have a tremendous amount of social inqualities and problems, but there is a sense of patria here that I have never encountered in the United States.
I am encouraged by the experiences everyone is having across the globe. How marvelous the world is. Everyday I am blown away when I think about how many people live in this world, and how many people I have yet to meet.
much love and abrazos from Mexico,
Katy
Oh, and the food here is freakin amazing!
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