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As they say in Montana, "You can't there from here", and that's how it goes in Oaxaca. There's but one winding road over the mountain to get you to where you need to be. A whole transport system of suburban vans twist and turn over the rocky paths, usually going at insane speeds, necessitating the need to take dramamine pills for motion sickness...Nieves, about four hours northeast from Oaxaca City, was no exception, as it lies at the very top of a mountain passage. Even though we thought we might fall over the edge of the cliff trying to get there, the beauty and the tranquility made it all the sweeter. Staying at our teacher's parent's house made for an authentic experience, perfecting my tortilla making on the comal and salsa seasoning in the mocajete.