You see a lot of dogs out on their own here and hardly ever see a dog on a leash. They may just be lying around, completely unconcerned that you are stepping inches from their faces. Or they may be walkng, seemingly having some place to be, too busy to bother with what people are doing. It is so unlike dog behavior in the US.
Here's a picture of a dog picking up litter and exhorting people to help him keep the "stairs" clean.
These stairs are wide stepped paths leading to an outdoor performance theater high up above the city. Next week, a two-week festival called "Guelaguetza" begins. This is a wildly successful event that attracts tourists, and their money, from large Mexican cities and Europe. It's hard to say what it's about, even after reading descriptions of the event. I guess it's a combination of a celebration of the Virgin Mary, who is a big celeb here, and the goddess of corn (who is now apparently the VM), and the seven ethnic areas of the state of Oaxaca. Expect parades, dances and native costumes, and firecrackers at any hour of the day or night.
I'm a big fan of the Virgin Mary. Also corn. We have a similar celebration in my mountain village. I have a Virgin Mary doll that I like to dress in various religious costumes. Maybe you would like to see them, sometime.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a fan of dogs who pick up trash, especially those that pick up their own excrement.