I am being forced by threat of physical harm to post a guest blog, and I'm not really sure what to say. I mean, this place is freakin' amazing, and this vacation has been so wonderful, that it's hard to condense into one blog post. So, I'll just give all you readers out there the top 10 reasons why you need to drop everything and get down here.
10) You will get to experience the thrill of being driven around by somewhat crazy drivers who think traffic laws are mere suggestions.
Some of these drivers drive a Mini-Cooper. You will fear for your life. Wear a seat belt.
9) Oaxaca City is a lovely, vibrant, and colorful place.
8) There are many interesting cultural things to see and do in the city.
You will get to make total ass of yourself taking self-portraits at various locations throughout Oaxaca, while locals look at you and make what you can only assume are degrading comments to one another. However, since you don't speak Spanish, all you can do is look like an even bigger ass and smile at them.
7) Important archaeological sites abound in the State of Oaxaca.
If you're lucky, you will have a guide with a very dry sense of humor and quick wit, who will liken the State of Oaxaca to a fish and will confirm for you that everyone living in Oaxaca is either drunk, crazy, or married. This will make you wonder about the friend with whom you are staying. While wandering around in the sun, you will get to take more self-portraits. You will do this while numerous people ask you to take their picture, but quickly disappear before you can ask them to return the favor. After climbing to the top of a pyramid, you will then be able to continue taking self-portraits in between taking pictures of other happy tourists.
6) There are lots of interesting and tasty beverages to try!
5) There are little things to notice around every corner...
4) This goes without saying if you've read anything Megan has posted on this blog, but the food here is AMAZING. Seriously. You can easily eat yourself to death, or, at the very least, into a satisfying coma.
3) You can go on some pretty incredible adventures just outside of the city...such as, visiting the Pueblos Mancomunicados, which are a series of 7 pueblos in the Sierra Norte who worked together to form an ecotourist industry. You can get round-trip transportation, two days of guided hiking, food, and a private cabin for 2 for under $100 (U.S.). Pretty frickin' cool, right?
Oh, and, did I mention that the above price also includes...la tirolesa? Yes, that's right...they have a high ropes course and zipline.
2) Um, your life is boring. You know it. You need a change of scenery.
1) Really, the number one reason to come down here is Megan herself. You know you miss her. You know you want to see her. Plus, she is an excellent host - she'll cook for you, teach you random Spanish phrases, act as a translator, play cards with you (even if she is a cheater), and be an all-around great person to spend time with. So, what are you waiting for? Get your boot-ay down here!
Gracias, mi amiga, para una visita fabulosa!
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