Our first day started off with a breakfast of cereals, fruits, and assorted protein bars. (The mangos were the best by far.) Afterwards, we went to the centro and main square. With Harvey leading it was more like a jog or sprint than a walk. We did our best to see historical sites without being run over.We also visited an awe-inspiring cathedral as well as an open air market where we saw a range of price differences from the prices at Wal Mart. The same item could be purchased in the local market for half the price it would be at WalMart. We also saw an adorable puppy :). Katie and Hailey want to adopt it. (AKA, buy it and make it a Merida House Puppy....oh....and there was a long discussion of how to get it through customs...only time wil tell if it makes it!)
Afterwards, we had lunch at La Parilla where we enjoyed some Mayan cuisine. There was Guinea Pig on the menu. (at least that is what Harvey says...[from Harvey-is it true or not?])Katie and Hailey unknowingly ate it. After lunch, we went back home to change for the beach. The beach was an enjoyable experience, with many sights and sounds. There was an unusual amount of traffic leaving the beach because at the other end was a carnival, which would have explained the amount of police and tourists. When we got back from the beach, we had some down time and time to clean up for Mexican Night. La Noche de Mexico was a cultural experience. With market vendors selling all types of Mexican and Mayan art, there was certainly enough culture to go around. Heather even ate some pig skin in a taco!
Samantha was injured by her beloved pineapple, which she purchased in Merida's local market. It fought back before she could eat it. Due to one benadryl & a good scrubbing with soap, she has enjoyed a miraculous recovery.
Katie says to remind her family to feed the guinea pigs!
Samantha's turtle needs feeding. "Bailey FEED HIM!!!"
Blogged by Stuart with a little help from the folks at the breakfast table.
Afterwards, we had lunch at La Parilla where we enjoyed some Mayan cuisine. There was Guinea Pig on the menu. (at least that is what Harvey says...[from Harvey-is it true or not?])Katie and Hailey unknowingly ate it. After lunch, we went back home to change for the beach. The beach was an enjoyable experience, with many sights and sounds. There was an unusual amount of traffic leaving the beach because at the other end was a carnival, which would have explained the amount of police and tourists. When we got back from the beach, we had some down time and time to clean up for Mexican Night. La Noche de Mexico was a cultural experience. With market vendors selling all types of Mexican and Mayan art, there was certainly enough culture to go around. Heather even ate some pig skin in a taco!
Samantha was injured by her beloved pineapple, which she purchased in Merida's local market. It fought back before she could eat it. Due to one benadryl & a good scrubbing with soap, she has enjoyed a miraculous recovery.
Katie says to remind her family to feed the guinea pigs!
Samantha's turtle needs feeding. "Bailey FEED HIM!!!"
Blogged by Stuart with a little help from the folks at the breakfast table.
3 comments:
Sounds like you are off to a good start. Katie, don't worry - the guinea pigs are being well cared for. Nana wants to know why you are so interested in them being "fattened up?" Any meals in mind????
Send pictures!!
Glad to hear things are going well and everyone is getting a taste of the local culture. Hopefully, Adam is trying some new things too.
Heather promised lots of pics, so pls post some more.
Stuart - saw Joe G. this AM. When I told him where you were & what you were doing, his eyes were huge & his mouth wide open. You'll have to fill him in when you get back.
Hey there y'sll
I cannot believe Hailey ate guinea pig. YUK!
I do not understand what happened with the pineapple? Is she ok?
And the taco thing, what in the world! Is there any freindly food there?
We just saw The Dark Knight. OMG what a show. Man oh man.
Well, 1 more day Miss H., your just about to be older.
Miss you and luv ya,
ttyl MOM
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