shuttles hanging from one of the looms
good luck piece on one of the looms
yes it's a real cactus but not sure why they're hanging at each end of this loom
upstairs at the weavers
undyed yarn
i spent yesterday exploring around the zocolo (town square/park). someone showed me the best fruiteria (pictures on another day). i also found a local weaver and other local artisians. there're a lot of items from oaxaca and guatemala here and it's hard to find the local artists. the folks at the weaving shop were friendly and allowed me to take pictures. the next weaver posted signs and said i had to ask permission and give a tip! i noticed the men do the weaving pulling a cord to send the shuttle back and forth. the women do the sewing.
on the walk back i was daydreaming about the long bird nests, wondering how i'd get one, and i wasn't watching where i was walking. oops. i took a nasty fall and spent the rest of last evening icing my foot while flat on my back. today it's much better and i can hobble around.
weather continues to concern us. it appears the high in texas is gaining strength which, in a few days, will send strong winds across the yucatan peninsula (gaining strength) and out into the bay - the bay we have to cross heading south. so it looks like we'll be here through the weekend.
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