Next Stop: Huatulco, Mexico


I'll be escaping Chicago's cold and snow this week with a press trip to Huatulco, in the Southern part of Mexico. Located on the coast of the state of Oaxaca, along the edge of the Sierra Madre mountains, Huatulco is famous for its nine lovely bays; one of them, Santa Cruz, is pictured above. Of course, I'l also be exploring as much Oaxacan history and culture as I can mange. Stay tuned for posts next week!

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Indrani said…
Have a wonderful trip!
November 12, 2013 at 8:01 PM
Fly Girl said…
Indrani, thanks so much!
November 12, 2013 at 8:20 PM
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November 16, 2013 at 1:34 AM
Tina said…
Found your blog as I was linking from site to site. ;) Truly fun! I'll be back!
November 17, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Fly Girl said…
Tina,
Thanks so much. I'll visit your site as well.
November 17, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Andrew Graeme Gould said…
I'm looking foward to the posts, Rosalind. All the best with the trip.
November 17, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Fly Girl said…
Andrew, thanks. Keep a look out this week!
November 17, 2013 at 7:47 PM
A Cuban In London said…
Well, judging by those grasshoppers, your trip's already been a success, hasn't it? Thanks for the photos and info.

Greetings from London.
November 25, 2013 at 8:09 AM
Ian Lidster said…
Was just there in early October and fell in love with the place immediately. Lucky you for being there.
December 14, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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