Cerro Hermoso, Oaxaca //
I’m amazed at what a good night’s sleep I got. A number of things were working against me including the humidity and the number of mosquito bites I acquired when I went outside to pee in the middle of the night.
I spend the morning doing everything and anything I might want to do inside the camper knowing that the space will be too hot to inhabit for a large part of the day. Luckily we have several lovely alternatives here at the cabaña rental property that we’re parked on. There are hammocks everywhere, various covered palapas with tables and chairs, and a sparkling pool, all of which are just steps from our door. For a couple of hours I sit at a table and catch up on work but the pool beside me is becoming more and more irresistible by the minute. The worker bee in me wants to check more tasks off my to-do list before rewarding myself with leisure but the heat convinces me that the work can wait. For the next few hours I’m in and out of the pool. Once my bathing suit is almost dry, it’s time to get back in. All day I’m feeling grateful for how much the water helps with tolerating the heat.
In between dips I prepare food for tomorrow’s long drive. The plan is to leave earlier than usual to take advantage of the slightly cooler morning. Heather & Adam are at a huge disadvantage now that we’ve reached the hot & humid coast. The a/c in their truck is not working and so they’re getting no reprieve from the heat. We’ve chosen to follow the coast back towards the US which will keep us in this climate for the next two weeks at minimum. We pow-wow with them while cooling off at the pool to confirm they are still on board with the coastal route. They assure us they are game to stick with the plan. While I appreciate their good attitudes I so badly wish they weren’t having this issue. No a/c in this climate is not a good time.
It’s officially our last night in the state of Oaxaca. We spent three weeks here and that was all it took to leave a lasting impression. From the mountains to the city to the coast, Oaxaca is stunning in its geography and culture. It’s the first state I’m not quite ready to leave and will hope for the chance to return. But spring is nearly here and it’s time to start our slow-moving journey back towards the US.
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The road that leads to our campsite. 
DIY electrical poles. 
Cooking would have been out of the question if it wasn’t for the shade. 
The shade provided by this palapa and the breeze passing through helped curb the stifling heat. 
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I love the DYI electrical poles. I’d hate to see what would happen if there was a strong wind! The meal Mark was cooking looked good! So nice you had the big palapa to provide much needed shade!
This is pure speculation but I imagine the DIY electrical poles are preferred because they’re cheap and easy to replace. I think it’s quite common for tropical storms and hurricanes to wreak havoc on these coastal areas and they’re constantly having to rebuild.