Oasis in the Desert

Friday, September 18, 2009

Arrival into Oaxaca

A cozy dining area for two.

The bungalow living area.

The entry into the bungalow

A view to the left from the patio

A view from the Patio of Oaxaca


The next morning we checked out of the hotel, left our car in the parking lot, and took a taxi to the address given for the rental. The sun was shining and our spirits were lifted. We were met by Patricia, our rental contact, and we were introduced to the owner of the rental casa. The rental proved to be a perfect choice. It was a one bedroom casa with a beautiful view and quiet surroundings. We looked no further.

Our first impressions proved to be inaccurate as we received warm and friendly greetings from the staff at the Las Olivias Hotel and Spa. The rain stopped and we settled in for the night in a comfortable room and enjoyed dinner in their vegetarian restaurant. A good night’s sleep after a delicious meal changed our whole attitude.

Buses were on either side of the car with no room for error.

Our first impressions of Oaxaca were not good. We arrived in a downpour and we were wedged between buses and taxis as we entered the downtown area. Earlier, we had contacted the owners of our potential rental, but we could not find their address in the rain. We broke free of the downtown traffic and settled in at the Las Olivias Hotel and Spa located about one mile from the plaza.

4 comments:

Toni Casal said...

Nice accommodations. I'm tracking Oaxaca blog postings 'cuz we are visiting in November. Are you willing to share info or a link about the cute place you renting. We will be there for 2 mths--Nov and Dec. Thanks for the tip. Have a lovely adventure. T

Kathy said...

Looks great! We miss you, but can see you are having a great time there.

Life and times of Lord Herbert said...

Toni,
We would be happy to share info. I found the rental on the internet. Nice owners, well kept Bungalo. Rather small at 625 ft, but manageable for two.

Toni Casal said...

Thanks for tip. I like the part about quiet and Wifi. We have reserved a place close to the Zocalo and I'm concerned about noise. We have stayed in Oaxaca before. Which neighborhood is the apt in? Are you driving everywhere? that's impressive. How is your Spanish? I will enjoy following your travels. Cheers, Toni