Uaymitun 2015-Blog Post #11 “This and That-Part 2!”

Welcome to our 11th Blog from our Uaymitun 2015 winter!

Cheers from Uaymitun, MX!

-doug and elaine

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This blog posting will finish the few things that haven’t made it into any of our blogs yet!

Dave and Deb Richie, from Sarnia, joined us for 10 days this winter…

Coming through Gate A after their flight from Houston.
Coming through Gate A after their flight from Houston… Deb with her homework under her arm!
In front of the Dos Equis sign!
In front of the Dos Equis sign!

 

We had a wonderful dinner out to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the SOMA Restaurnte in Merida. Last year, we had frequented SOMA in Chelem for Egg’s Benny brunch, but over the summer they had moved into Merida.

Pre-dinner drinks with George & Val...
Pre-dinner drinks with George & Val…
... and Mat & Terri!
… and Mat & Terri!
A fabulous dinner crowned with a delicious Valentine's dessert!
A fabulous dinner crowned with a delicious Valentine’s dessert!

A good time was had by all at the beach!

Eggs Benny, prepared by Chef Giorgio and his lovely assistant Valeria!
Eggs Benny, prepared by Chef Giorgio and his lovely assistant Valeria!
Elaine made a fabulous stuffed meatloaf!
Elaine made a fabulous stuffed meatloaf!
Enjoying the sandbar at low tide.
Enjoying the sandbar at low tide.
Having a great dinner at Elio al Mare in Progreso!
Having a great dinner at Elio al Mare in Progreso!
Our next door neighbour, Ray, awaits a strong SE wind to sent him to Houston!
Our next door neighbour, Ray, awaits a strong SE wind to sent him to Houston!
Fabulous sunsets!
Fabulous sunsets!

 

At the Artisan Market in Progreso!
At the Artisan Market in Progreso!
On the Malecon in Progreso!
On the Malecon in Progreso!

This year again, Dave and Gerri Witmer hosted the Uaymitun International Invitational Bocci Ball Tournament!

Colleen, with eager teammates!
Colleen, with eager teammates!
Davey showing his skills!
Davey showing his short-game skills!
Deb going for the gusto!
Deb going for the gusto on a long ball!
Jim showing that the US folks 'got game' too!
Jim showing that the US folks ‘got game’ too!
Elaine being cheered on!
Elaine being cheered on!
The winners: Jim, Dave, Sharon, Terry, Pam & Dave!
The winners: Jim, Dave, Sharon, Terry, Pam & Dave singing O’ Canada!
Gerri handing out the gifts to the winning team!
Gerri handing out the gifts to the winning team!

 

Near the end of Dave & Deb’s visit, Elaine’s sister Sharon and husband Rick arrived from Conestogo Lake for their 2 week stay!

The usual Gate A pic!
The requisite Gate A pic…
... and the Dos Equis pic!
… and the Dos Equis pic!

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That’s all for today!

The next blog, will be about our day in Celestun! No kidding… it really will be!

Cheers!

Love to all,

-doug and elaine