Merida Colors and the big head

 

So, what started as a lazy girl's way to keep a journal, and tell my friends and family about our adventures (without having to write all this multiple times to people who might not really want to read what I write) has turned into something that other people are reading, too. Today, a friendly Meridian, a woman who loves to eat, sent me a note telling me that my blog was noted on the Yucatan Today website. Yucatan Today is a monthly magazine, of importance to tourists and expats alike. I have shredded several pages, carrying them around in my bag, for the maps and info about how and where and when. So, I want to figure out how to get a couple of hyperlinks in here, but after a couple of margueritas, that task will wait until manana. Remember, I've been to tequila school this week! But, I'm flattered that anyone would read my little notes,and even more flattered that you would take the time to send me a note. Thank you all for your kind comments, and links to things I never knew about before. I will pass them on! So, that is cause for the Big Head title. Deal with it, ok?!?

Yes, Stuart and I are snowbirds...I never thought I'd use that word about myself. We live on the SE coast of NC, where it doesn't snow. Truth: it snowed in 1989, and it was a humdinger of a snow! Every trip I've taken in the past 25 years, I've kept a journal, and still can't believe that a country girl from Burgaw has lived the fairy tale I've lived. We have travelled a lot in Mexico in the past 25 years, and have spent the past few winters in Oaxaca. We love Oaxaca, even spent time there during the terrible APPO strike 2 years ago. This year, we decided to see Merida, where we'd never been, and we do love it here, too. It's a most peaceful city, muy tranquilo. The food is good, too! We found a perfect apartment, close to the mercado and bus lines. Buses are important to us, because we don't normally rent a car when we travel.

Our friends from Oregon left today, with tears in all our eyes. It was a great visit, talking, touring, learning, laughing and cooking together. Gayle and I laughed at the things we both photographed. Our last supper was at Restaurant Kantun, where we ate like royalty! The food was delicious, better than anything I could prepare at home, and the presentation was artwork. We met the cook (mama), and papa, and the daughter, who took very good care of us. Afterwards, we went over to 'our' zocalo, the Santana, and listened to the music before giving it up for the night.

I've begun a new group of photos, for myself, of color combinations on buildings. No one living in Merida is afraid of color, and the combinations are nothing short of delicious! I won't post more of these color photos...you'll have to come for the "home movie night" to see them all! (S, get ready to show your Amazon trip photos at the same time).