Surfing a Tsunami

A little past noon, a strong earthquake reached Oaxaca.  I was swimming in the pool, when I heard an underwater rumble.  Waves were forming on the surface.  I tried to body-surf the mini-tsunami, but all I got was a simulation of swimming in a choppy sea.  An aftershock kept the waves rolling and extended my fun.
I am glad there were no injuries or damage.

The Samaritan Woman

Oaxaqueño with a free drink 

The third Friday of Lent celebrates the Samaritan woman, who offered Jesus water at the well.  Traditionally in Oaxaca, households leave a jar by the door, and pour water to the passers-by.  Nowadays, water does not seem to be enough.  Home owners, and especially food establishments, try to outdo each other with the quality of the beverage they offer.  People walk to their destination, plastic cup in hand, ready to sample the next delicacy.  The tradition came as a pleasant surprise as I walked home after completing one more time (Yeah!) a one kilometer swim.  I had an horchata a popular pre-hispanic beverage, chilacayota a sweet fruit-laden punch, and a slurpy (I had to stand in line for that one).  I could have had more, but lunch was waiting.


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http://casitacolibri.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/water-water-everwhere/