Archive - A Year in Oaxaca

December 2024

Night of the Radishes: A Oaxacan Christmas Tradition

Inside the 127th year of Noche de Rábanos.

Dec 26, 2024 •

The Search for Heavy Cream

Trying to find familiar comfort in Oaxaca.

Dec 20, 2024 •

A Year in a New Kitchen

The dream of a larger kitchen proves to be paralyzing.

Dec 18, 2024 •

A Year in Oaxaca: Loose Ends #2

More updates about stories not yet concluded.

Dec 14, 2024 •

Edgar Won't Take A Vacation

A Year in Oaxaca vignette.

Dec 10, 2024 •

Mexican Anchor Baby

The birth of our son gives us an immediate path to permanent residency in Mexico.

Dec 6, 2024 •

Mexican Black Friday

Picking up a treadmill almost ends in disaster.

Dec 4, 2024 •

November 2024

Home Improvement: Una Escalera Caracol (Part 2)

The installation of our spiral staircase progresses.

Nov 30, 2024 •

A Year in Oaxaca vignette.

Nov 26, 2024 •

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