oaxaca – Michael's Place

Douglas, Day-2

The day started with breakfast at Happystance, which I can highly recommend. And anyplace with a flamingo at their entrance should be great. After breakfast we went to Oval Beach in search of a nature trail. The near the entance to the beach we found a trail for Mount Baldhead, which was excellent. For lunchContinue reading “Douglas, Day-2”

Magic mushrooms – really

Sometimes I read something and it triggers a memory. For instance when in August, 2023 I visited a town in Oaxaca, Mexico that wasn’t know for mezcal, but rather magic mushrooms. San Jose del Pacifica, Oaxaca. We stayed in a rustic lodge here, but ate in an Italian restaurant the night we were there. TheContinue reading “Magic mushrooms – really”

Best birds of Oaxaca

Where do I start, what do I include? I hadn’t been to Mexico since 1996. I was so excited to be back where days included great birds and natural history, excellent food and mezcal! Also birding with old friends and new friends. It couldn’t have been better. Here are a few highlights from the trip. Let’s start with my favoriteContinue reading “Best birds of Oaxaca”