H there,

I see this Thread has not been an updated since 12/12 (albeit, its pretty good so far..)

I am traveling to OAX in early December. UA had a killer sale from LAX, during the last few days. I striked yesterday ($232 ai, 6068 PQM's, 3.8 CPM) so.. not only is it a MR, I plan to have a long Weekend as well..

Arriving on a Thursday night and departing on a Monday Morning. From a Foodie Prospective: I see there are good Market Days, (especially on Saturday and Sunday). The latter. (Hilgaditos and Choclate Foam Atole for Breakfast). In that same general area Mezcal (see a James Beard Article Written by my friend Barbara Hansen..http://articles.latimes.com/2003/mar/05/food/fo-mezcal5)

The Pre-Hispanic Stone Soup intriges http://caldodepiedra.com/index.html, also on my foodie agenda are requests of grilled meats, squash and corn soup http://www.gourmet.com/diaryofafoodi.../01/304_oaxaca etc..

As to lodging. I found a small hotel off the Zocalo for a killer rate. Is this a good area to stay? Any other tips or ideas of recent vintage would be most helpful. I really would like to take buses and public transport think its a good idea?) Thanks and Safe Travels..