Welcome to our blog post that captures highlights from our week of getting settled in Uaymitun!
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Gaby & Billy, the owners of Uaymarima, always leave some welcoming gifts for us! This time it was a gift basket with wine, chocolates and a selection of unique Yucatécan delicacies… as well as two items for the house!
Cochinita Pibil: a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán Peninsula. Preparation of traditional cochinita involves marinating the meat in strongly acidic citrus juice, adding annatto seed which imparts a vivid burnt orange color, and roasting the meat in a píib while it is wrapped in banana leaf.
Léchon en Relleno Negro: also a traditional dish from the region, a roast suckling pig with a black filling based on turkey, pork and mixed chili peppers.
When we have these, I’ll provide an update! 🙂
They provided a replacement for the old grill that was rusting away in the salt air…
… and a new addition to the household, an Air Fryer!!!
As per usual, there’s an open invitation for Sharon to come for a visit!
We made another trip into Mérida to drop off the rent and do some shopping at Walmart in City Center Mall.
On our way back home, we stopped by to see one of our favourite restaurants, Hermana República! We were happy to see that their outdoor patio was open! We enjoyed the Croquetas de Cochinita Pibil and Melted Cheese with Roasted Xcatik and Beer Chistorra!
Tuesday’s are special days in Progreso as Cocina Económia Doña Mary features Pechuga Parmesana! We met up with Raymond and Pamela at their condo across from Faces and enjoyed a Doña Mary takeaway lunch together!
Unbeknownst to us, they had brought us a very special Anniversary gift!
Miguel completed his repairs and replacements for lights and stuff, so we have the full effect of the new lights that night!
After a quiet day at home, the next day was an outing into Chicxulub!
After almost 2 years, it was nice to see Gaby the hairdresser again!
In the 2 years we’ve been away, there are many changes in Chicxulub! One of the major ones is the redevelopment of the town square. All of the old loncheria buildings are been replaced with very new and modern structures. It’s somewhat sad to see them go… as well as some of the vendors too!
However, a new laundry has opened as well a new pizzeria on Calle 19 just off the plaza! It turns out that Carmen from Caremi now works at the new one!
Back home in Uaymarima that evening, we enjoyed another spectacular Uaymitun sunset!
In response to a comment from Steve Miller, who asked “One time, show us what’s in Costco and Chedraui. The unique to Mexico items in Costco would be especially interesting.” While these aren’t necessarily from Costco or Chedruai, here are some unique items that definitely would not show up on a Canadian or American grocery shelf!
I hope you enjoyed another glimpse of our Winter in Uaymitun 2022! Until next time…
Cheers!
Love to all,
-Doug and Elaine
The Sal de Chapulin looks interesting. Is that part of the dietary regime for the snowboarders at the Winter Olympics?
Love the stained glass picture, and the sunset photos are wonderful!