Uaymitun 2024-Blog Post #7 “Seeing the Sights!”

Welcome to this blog post that captures highlights from our 2024 Winter in Uaymitun!

This blog post will highlight our visits to see some of the sights in the area! This post is a bit longer than other, as I try to catch up! 🙂

Here’s a few odds and sods of pics!

The annual haircut pic with Gaby!
Neighbours Dave & Jeanette walking the sandbar!
Betty and Joanne off on a beach walk…
… Betty enjoying a neighbour’s swing…
… and just sitting on the beach…
… by the pool…
… and in the pool!
Hot Cakes for Brunch on the patio
Chocolate Monkees!
Awaiting…
… another gorgeous sunset!

Another very memorable moment when the sun was brightly shining and the heat was rising…

Betty said… “Let’s do it”!
… and we did!

We had another outing up to Chelem to the “Natural Thangs” Artesan Market, as Elaine was picking up the sundress she had ordered!

Arriving at the Market
Just browsing!

After a delicious Breakfast Burrito… we headed back for a visit with Julie and Curtis!

It is so nice to have them close by!

I took advantage of the visit to try out their La-Z-Boy chair!

I sure miss mine back home!

Near the end of their stay, I took Betty and Joanne for a short walkabout on the Malecón!

On the Malecón
At Las Mariscos de Chichi!
Enjoying the world’s largest Limonadas!
Not some of my favourite things!

We chose a day when the temperature was a bit cooler and went for a visit to our favourite places, Hacienda Yaxcopoil! It’s usually a yearly event for us!

“Hacienda Yaxcopoil was once considered one of the most important rural estates in the Yucatan due to its size and magnificence. It covered about 22,000 acres of land at the time of its greatest splendor, operating first as a cattle ranch and later as a henequen plantation. Over time, due to continuous political, social and economic changes, the estate has been reduced to less than 3% of its original size.”

Here’s a few pics of the exterior of the building and grounds!

The unmistakable gateway!
And the impressive facade of the hacienda!
The colourful courtyard…
… and from the other aspect
My lovely lady enjoying her favourite place
The garden walk
More Bougainvillea
A glimpse of the Henequen factory

The interior of the main residence is beautiful!

A view through the building’s rooms!
Incredibly preserved tile floors
The handpainted walls, restored by Señor Solis
The chandeliers
The ladies viewing the private bathroom
Betty and I in the kitchen

Some pics from the private chapel…

A painting of Christ after the crucifixion
The Oratory
The secret door back into the main building

Last year I was able to have a brief chat with Señor Solis, who was painting the Maya room and about to start on another room.

It was nice to have another chat with Señor Solis
The new room is now finished!

We went for a walk over the factory works…

The view looking back at the main house
The back of the factory
Betty in jail!
The entrance to the garden
Lovely ladies in the lovely garden

It’s always nice to have a sit down by the paddock before leaving!

The banyan tree…
… and it’s owner!
Betty and Joanne enjoying the view
According to my sister, Val, this is a Phaleanopsis Orchid!
A good time was had by all!

On our way home, we took a spin through Uman, but it was still crowded with Carnaval happenings, so we’ll have to go back for a walk-about.

We stopped at our favourite pub, Hermana República for Lupper!

The Happy Travelers
Tacos
Cerdo Braseado
Ravioli
Chile X’catik

Delicious meals for all!

Well, I think I’ll close out this Winter’s 7th blog for now! The next one will highlight a dinner out in a special place !

Cheers!

Love to all,

-Doug and Elaine

4 thoughts on “Uaymitun 2024-Blog Post #7 “Seeing the Sights!””

  2. Another great round of pictures were so enjoyed! I especially like the chocolate monkey one, Laine

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