Thanks so much for your knowing words here, Arluke.

I was aware of Oaxaca Centro's resistance to chain stores and franchises. I did not know of Francesco Toledo's part in all of it. Thanks for this, I will now read up on this episode in Oaxaca's history.

I am certainly aware of the huge civic pride here, by the very proud inhabitants of this magical city!

And thanks for your keen eye spotting the Leica logo! Smiling at that one!