Santo Domingo Church
Started in 1550's by Dominican friars
Geanealogical tree of the Dominican order
The entire church is covered with ornate plaster statues and flowers
The main altar of the church
In the Museo Regional de Oaxaca
Museum is housed in a former Domnican convent
The library in the muserum has an incredible collection
Again, gilded plaster decor
The staircase in the museum
One of the Danzantes from nearby Monte Alban -- they thought these were supposed to represent dancers...until someone noticed the mutilated genitals -- they're more likely P.O.W.s
Pottery from Monte Alban
Treasures from Monte Alban's Tomb #7
Turquoise masque from Tomb #7
The tomb contained over 500 pieces of jewelry and art -- over 8 pounds of gold and turquoise
View of one of the courtyards of the museum -- remember it used to be a convent
Cacti in the garden
View of the Santo Domingo Church from the Museo
The Zocalo in Oaxaca
Men getting their shoes shined in the zocolo
In the Mercado de 20 Noviembre
Oaxaca cheese (like string cheese, but yummier)
Bread
Chiles!
Chapulines! (Those are grasshoppers)
Sausages!
Tejate, an ancient Zapotec drink made of cocao, nuts and spices
Locals enjoying breakfast in the market
Oaxaca is famous for it's hot chocolate
Enjoying our hot chocolate
Mom and Dad in the Zocalo
Basilica de la Soledad
Facade of the Basilica
On Acala, the pedestrian street in the heart of the city
