Uaymitun 2013-Blog Post #14 “Conkal”

Given the number of pictures we took on our Convent Route tour and in Mayapan, this will be a short post on our trip to Conkal only.

About 8 years ago, Davie came to the area as a guest of Raul who played baseball in the Mexican leagues. One of their frequent stops overnight was at a rented house in Conkal just outside of Merida.

The marketplace in Conkal
Entrance to the convent
side entrance to the church
“Siempre Listos” – always ready… think “Be Prepared” as in the Boy Scouts!
San Francisco de Asis church
Dave feeling like a munchkin in the doorway!
Light fills the beautiful interior
A place for quiet reflection
The municipal building on the square
Time for a snack at the Genesis
a nice break!
very friendly owner and family with HelpMe! HelpMe!

After leaving Conkal, we took a trip back into Merida to the AltaBrisa Mall. You can see more of that on the HelpMe! HelpMe! visits two different worlds! blog.

Afterwards, we went for a walk on the Malecon in Progreso.

‘must have’ photo op with the founder of Progreso
A moment for all the ages!
Deb eating a fried banana!!!
Bebidas at Henequene’s
With respect to Dan Ackroyd and Steve Martin…
…two wild and crazy guys!

Watch this space for the next blog post, which, I promise, will be of our trip on the Convent Route.

Love to all,

-doug and elaine
-mom and dad
-nana and papa