Uaymitun 2016-Blog Post #5 “A Slice of Life in Uaymitun!”

Welcome to our 5th Blog from our Uaymitun 2016 winter!

Cheers from Uaymitun, MX!

-doug and elaine

mayan-glyphsA bit shorter blog this week, but hopefully gives a glimpse of everyday life here in Uaymitun!

It’s a real treat to be able to spend a couple of months each winter with sister Val and her husband George just down the beach!

After a great BBQ dinner, Val made me eat Tofu pudding!
After a great BBQ dinner, Val made me eat Tofu pudding!
Val, George and friend Afie ready to watch a movie... so they say!
Val, George and friend Afie ready to watch a movie… so they say!

When the weather turns a bit nasty, we head inland away from the winds!

El Norte heading our way? No problem! Head to the Mall!
El Norte heading our way? No problem! Head to the Mall!
While someone was shopping at the City Centre Mall, I was not!
While someone was shopping at the City Centre Mall, I was not!
Had a late lunch at Tony Roma's in Merida! Love the iguana!
Had a late lunch at Tony Roma’s in Merida! Love the iguana… on the wall, not on the menu!

When we need a change, we’ll head out to one of our favourite restaurants!

At Elio al Mare in Progeso...
At Elio al Mare in Progeso…
... wishing Elaine's sister, Sharon, a Happy Birthday!
… wishing Elaine’s sister, Sharon, a Happy Birthday!

Meanwhile, we interrupt this blog to warn people not to wade in the salt marshes!

Come on in the water's fine!
Come on in! The water’s fine!

The past few days, the weather has turned quite hot again and has allowed us to enjoy sunsets on the beach once more!

L-R: Elaine, Terri, Val, Mat, Paul and George!
L/R: Elaine, Terri, Val, Mat, Paul and George!
And, yes, George is a two-handed drinker!
And, yes, George is an ambidextrous drinker!
Time for the requisite...
Time for the requisite…
... sunset shots from the beach!
… sunset shots from the beach!
Elaine prepared a delicious Italian feast!
Elaine prepared a delicious Italian feast!

On Tuesday, Elaine’s Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty flew in for a 3 week visit on the new Toronto to Merida Westjet flight!

They're here! They're here!
They’re here! They’re here!
The usual Dos XX pic at the airport!
The usual DOS XX pic at the airport!
On the beach at sunset again! Val, Betty, Bob, me and George!
On the beach at sunset again! Val, Betty, Bob, me and George!
Another beautiful sunset!
Another beautiful sunset!
Local fisherman's boat down the beach!
Local fisherman’s boat down the beach!
Hot day! No problemo!
Hot day! No problemo!

And to conclude this week’s blog… they’re baaaaaack!

Marilyn Merlot and Ralph Rottengrape off to another Murder Mystery!
Marilyn Merlot and Ralph Rottengrape off to another Murder Mystery!

That’s it for our 5th blog of  Winter 2016… stay tuned!

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Cheers!

Love to all,

-doug and elaine

5 thoughts on “Uaymitun 2016-Blog Post #5 “A Slice of Life in Uaymitun!””

  1. Doug, I think your southern summer must be the elixir of life. Chinese New year here next week, so at least a few days break for me. enjoy your snow goosing

  2. As always….great pictures!
    So happy to see that Bob and Betty made it safely.
    Trust you are all having an amazing time.

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