A unique place to see street art in Mexico City

On October 2, 2013October 12, 2019 By Nicole HennigIn Apps, Language & culture, Location flexibility, Mexico, Travel

One thing I enjoy is taking photos of street art. During my stay in Oaxaca I found many interesting examples. Since I was living there for several months, I was able to collect quite a few photos that I took whenever I happened to walk by a wall with interesting art.

I was only in Mexico City for a week, so it was more difficult to just happen across something. I had heard that there were many great examples there, but how would I find them? Continue reading “A unique place to see street art in Mexico City” →

16 things I’ve noticed about food in Oaxaca

On September 1, 2013April 23, 2014 By Nicole HennigIn Healthy living, Mexico, Oaxaca, Mexico2 Comments

1) Most food in restaurants here is very rich and loaded with sauce (often made with cream). Of course the most popular is mole sauce (they have seven kinds here)! I’ve had mole negro and it was very good. I haven’t tried lots of other moles because I’m vegetarian and want to avoid ingredients like chicken broth or lard that might be in some sauces.

Mole paste — Pre-made mole paste is available in the markets

2) In supermarkets there are rows and rows of yogurt and yogurt-drinks. But it’s nearly impossible to find any without sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. Continue reading “16 things I’ve noticed about food in Oaxaca” →

Living in Oaxaca: what it’s like for me

On July 27, 2013April 23, 2014 By Nicole HennigIn Language & culture, Living abroad, Mexico, Oaxaca, Mexico7 Comments

Today is July 27 and I’ve been living in Oaxaca since May 1. So far it’s been wonderful and also a bit hard at the same time. I’d like to discuss all aspects of my life here, since I always appreciate hearing all sides when I read other people’s blogs.

First, the wonderful aspects:

Great weather. After May ended (the hottest month here), the weather became beautiful. Cool in the mornings and evening, in the 70s-80s during the day, with a brief rainstorm in the late afternoon. Very reliably nice. Day after day. (When I was in Boston from January through April I was so cold all the time!)

Oaxaca weather averages

Beautiful old buildings. I absolutely love the old architecture. I also love the ordinary buildings that are a bit crumbling. It reminds me of the Japanese concept of “wabi-sabi,” the idea that there is beauty in imperfection.