Journal Hafner, M.S. 1977 En Route: Amecameca, Mexico, to Huajuapan, Oaxaca, Mexico 6 August (cont) traveled south of the great Mexican plateau. The habitat was much drier than I had expected at this latitude. Cacti and thorn vegetation dominated. 1500 we climbed through the dry hills of northern Oaxaca and entered the puebla of Huajuapan de león. This was a known Liomys locality (Genoways 1973) so we decided to trap here tonight and use this afternoon for preparing skins. We walked around town of a few minutes and bought 2 inexpensive (5 pesos = 25¢) woven baskets. After buying some refreshments, we drove just north of town and prepared specimens. 1900- Drove to set out sherman traps. Stopped at a point 5.4 mi. N (by road) Huajuapan de león, Oaxaca, México, where we set out 100 sherman traps in the palm, opuntia, mesquite mountains. The ground was extremely rocky although there were patches of annual grasses wherever soil was sufficient. 2000- Drove into town, had a nice dinner then camped north of town. Slept out. Awakened by occasional rain. Nice evening.