Dia Numero 17

Free Mezcal anyone?
I was super tired in my classes today...however, the sun is back in Oaxaca and it feels great! It had been overcast and somewhat cold here so the sun feels great! After class I decided to go walk around and try to find a new hotel. Lalo and I had seen one near the Zocalo on Sunday and asked about prices....I went back and THANK GOD I decided to view the room before-hand because like usual the bathrooms were discusting! If I never have to pee in another discusting bathroom I will be so happy! I walked across the street and found a cute, quiant little hotel that only costs 300 pesos per night which is about $25 so my refund will cover it! The room is clean, comfortable, and guess what! HOT WATER! I have become quite accustomed to taking a nap after class and eating something (today I had a tlayudo which is like a huge quesadilla with lots of fillings). Sure gonna miss that when I have to go back to work! Lalo, Panina, Miguel and I made plans to meet up in the Zocalo around 8:00. Lalo and I met Panina and we went to get Miguel at his job at a local tatoo shop. The shop is small but cute and reminds of a shop you could find in the U.S. The people there were all quite interesting with tatoos and piercings...very friendly nonetheless! After picking up Miguel we went to La Embajada again because they serve free Mezcal on Mondays. ¡Me encanta Mezcal! Put a little salt on your lime...¡Que Rico! Not sure I understand their philosophy because you literally do not have to buy anything....they give you a small cup and continuously walk around filling them up. I think we bought 2 beers (40 pesos)...I really like the atmosphere there because it is a place where many travelers go and it is very laid-back with couches and places to sit. Everybody enjoyed the Mezcal and we decided to call it a night around 1:00 am. I am looking forward to tomorrow because of the presidential inauguration...it should be interesting to experience this in a foreign country. The impression that Bush has left here is not a good one...nobody has respect for him...and this is coming from a people who traditionally have disappointment with their government. In the Zocalo their is a group of indigenous people on a hunger strike to protest the corruption and thievery in their community...hopefully change in the U.S. will bing a brighter outcome for the world....Adios....Besos! Hasta Pronto!