More of Oaxaca

There was more to Oaxaca than Day of the Dead.

Oaxaca City - it's easy to think you're in a small town when you're just hanging out in the historical center but we were surprised how big it was when we got up here.

There are bugs everywhere here!

 We went on a day tour just outside the city:

The widest tree in the world!

We visited a textile "factory". I have a much greater appreciation for have woven rugs now. 

This is what a Day of the Dead altar looks like after a few days

We visited an amazing petrified waterfall

The views were amazing

Saw some Aztec/Zapatos ruins (I was confused about which it was by the end, but it was cool)

And of course there was a mezcal tasting

Which wouldn't be complete without the worms....

Oaxaca is known to have some of the best food in Mexico so we thought it would be the place to do a cooking class.

It included a tour of the market. Lots of colours and many many smells. 

mmmmmmm

The end product - yellow mole with vegetable, complete on Halloween plate :)

Dishing up! It was one of the most amazing kitchen's I've seen! Very inspiring. 

Stuffed chilli, black beans, home made tortillas, guacamole,  and some extra stuffing from the chilli (chicken, tomato, onion etc.)

Oaxaca was very nice and if you ever make it to Mexico I recommend it.