Uaymitun 2019-Blog Post #5 “A Tale of Two Cities!”

No, not London and Paris, but Progreso and Mérida!

This blog marks the arrival of our first guests of the winter, Elaine’s sister Sharon and her husband Don. Don has never been here before, so it’ll be fun showing him what makes this place so special!

Tuesday! Tuesday’s are WestJet days.

2-1/2 hours late, but they’ve landed
Reunion at Gate A
A new sponsor out front, but you get the idea

It was great to bring them out to Uaymarima before sunset! We relaxed, visited and had some delicious Enchilada Chicken Stew that had been simmering in the crockpot all day.

Being the loving, caring brother-in-law that I am, I made sure Sharon was welcomed back before retiring for the night!

Ah! Chapulines! For more info on Chapulines, refer to my previous blog!

Wednesday! FACES in the afternoon.

At the pool before heading into town
Terri, Elaine and Sharon gettin’ down!
Likewise, Don and Sharon

Thursday! Progreso and the Malecón.

A beautiful morning so had brekkie on the patio
At the Municipal Market in Progreso
Don found a hat in the Artisan Market
Bebidas at Crabster on the Malecón
Someone made friends with a Russian couple at the next table and they gave her a sample of their “Pescado Frito”!
Marquesitas for all!
Getting ready for the Mérida-Progreso Triathlon this weekend
Kissing chairs in the Progreso Square
Chocolate Monkeys at sunset…
… and what a sunset it was!

Friday! Pool day.

It was a whole day of basically doing nothing apart from laying by the pool and Don & Sharon had wonderful massages on the patio with no photos allowed 🙂 !

Well, just one from before the massages!

Saturday! Was a visit to Mérida.

No visit would be complete without seeing the Costco Cenote

Bob & Pat invited us to visit their house so Don could experience what a house in Mérida could be like. Then on to dinner and exploring Centro!

A peek into Mercado 60… just hopping with music, food and people at night
Dinner at La Chaya Maya near Sta Lucia Park
Don about to enjoy his Pollo Pibil
La Chaya Maya is a beautiful restaurant with great food
A requisite photo in the atrium of the restaurant
Just walking by Rectoria El Jesus when a wedding party emerged!
The Catedral de Mérida is sight to be seen at night!
And another wedding!
Elaine and Don enjoying the murals in the Palacio de Gobierno
The clock tower on the Cámara de Comercio building
Don & Sharon have been to Mérida!

That highlights Don & Sharon’s first few days in Uaymitun, Chicxulub, Progreso and Mérida! I hope you’ve enjoyed the sights with us!

Next blog will capture visits to Sotuta de Peon and Mayapan!

Cheers from Uaymitun, MX!

-doug and elaine

One thought on “Uaymitun 2019-Blog Post #5 “A Tale of Two Cities!””

  1. Looks like you are having lots of fun with Sharon and Don. Loved the Blog. One month and we will be there to enjoy Mexico too. Looking forward to it !!!!! We are to get some snow tomorrow. Not much though !!! It has been cold here though. Nothing like back East though. Sandy

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