Let's post opinions about venue for 50th Reunion.  Bob Ogden makes a compelling argument for Oaxaca, but before he embarks on a ton of work, let's try to get a consensus of opinons in this forum.  Just hit "Reply" below and chime in.

PLEASE show your interest!

A wonderful idea; yes I'm very interested! We've traveled a good bit in Mexico over the years, but reecently only to the coasts to dive. I'm embarrassed to admit I've never been to Oaxaca! And I echo Bob's comments about safety in Mexico; we've always felt comfortable. 

Saludos,

Adair

Not a good option for me.

Marco de la Torre

What a lovely letter written by Bob Ogden! Thank you Bob! I think Oaxaca is a very good option but perhaps it would be better to have our Reunion in México City, where we al met and our adventure began. I´ll try to contact as many classmates as I can here in the City to find out what the mayority would like. It is important to start voting since time travels FAST! Les mando a todos un cariñoso ABRAZO!

Oaxaca sounds like a more intimate setting than the international hustle, bustle and traaafic of the DF, and the throw back to Mexico of the 60's is inviting.

It would also be nice to see the campus and maybe give a presentation or two to the upper classmen of 2015.

Maybe there it's possible to do both.

Bottom line ... I'd like how ever we celebrate to take place in Mexico.

I think it's a wonderful idea. My husband and I have beento Oaxaca several times and it's a glorious place. I arranged a ten-day yoga vacation there for a gorpp of about 18 people about six years ago at a very reasonable hotel. I am blanking on the name, but I could do some research.

Stephanie Wilson Medlock

Hello,

I would be happy at either place.  The important part of the reunion is being with everybody so if there is a hotel in Mexico City where we do not have to travel much, that would be great.  It would also be good to have an excursion to the school and meet students, staff, and give them something from our class.  Also, maybe plan some other excursions--even optional one before or after the reunion.

I have not travelled in Oaxaca, but feel that I know Oaxaca as I am involved with the Latino community in Eugene,Oregon and there are many people from Oaxaca working in the fields, nurseries, timber, wineries.  I can even tell from the people's accent what little town they come from in Oaxaca--Putla de Guerrero, Santiago Apostol,etc..

I will help with wherever we plan a reunion, and, si Dios quiere. I will be there.

Saludos,

Maxine Ferry Proskurowski

I'm torn! I love Oaxaca and agree it would be an intimate setting, but also would love to see the changes at AHS. I think a resort on the beach would be fun since there's a little more to do.  My husband, Garth, would love to have an opportunity to play golf wherever the venue.  Anyway, it was fun getting together in Arizona, so I know we'll have a great time no matter where we end up!  Saludos a todos, Penny

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I LOVE Oaxaca!  The food The mariachis (Bob you and I would have a great time singing with them and closing the night down to dawn!)  If it's not in Oaxaca...Bob, Peter and I will certainly come and visit at some time por supuesto.  But of course, as everyone re-iterates, the most impiortant part of the reunion is all of us being together!  I just had the opportunitu to be in Austin where my husband was working on a MOW for Lifetime, which should come out in the fall called "Deliverance Creek. (Hope you all watch it....I think it is fabulous).....Best part for me is that I got to see a lot of AHS'ers living in the Texas area.....Rico Ainslie, Clive Dawson, Shelley & David Silvan.  Will post the pictures soon.

Abrazos to all

Gina Ehrlich Burrell

Dear Friends,  I also vote for Mexico DF. It will be wonderful to go back to the AHS and relive our youth in Mexico.  Best wishes to all. Un abrazo a todos.   Moshe Dinar,(64) dinararch@sbcglobal.net

It appears that there's more interest in having a reunion in the D.F., which is understandable for many reasons.  I have heard that there's a classmate who is willing to organize it.  Will he please come forward and identify himself?