Adios, Oaxaca!

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Today was my last day in Oaxaca before I flew back to Mexico City to start the next part of my trip. I took a few photos last night and this morning that I've added to the Oaxaca City album. Click through to see the link.

You can find the Oaxaca City photo album here. 

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