Our feet hurt (post date May 3)

20180509_093345.jpg(This entry was written in early May)

I think we are done.  As Addie cried in tears the other night, “I am so tired of traveling.”  Even though it sounds kind of ungrateful I have finally had my wanderlust satiated for the time being. I am sick of carrying these backpacks.  I hate all my clothes and actually have holes in most of my shirts and my undergarments are in shreds.  I fantasize about canning peaches in the summer. The kids dream about purchasing board games and decorating their rooms.  We all miss our friends and family.  We are officially home sick. Month eight.  Our weariness is palpable.

Luckily we meet my parents in five days.  They are joining us in Oaxaca city for 10 days and it will be so wonderful to see them.  We will be in Oaxaca for three months before returning home in August.  It is our goal to create a home of sorts in Oaxaca, sign up for classes, make friends, get in shape, learn Spanish.20180506_234720-1.jpg

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We reconnected with Daniela, who we met in Laos! It was wonderful to see her.
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Every sunday Mexico city closes the main street of the city, Reforma to cars. Pedestrians flock to it on foot, bicycles and rollerblades.
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One of Diego Rivera’s prolific murals
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The coolest courtyard eaterie…confusing, but delicious. I had the best tacos–shrimp, chile relleno and a tuna relish.
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Pork is very important in Mexico

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