Uaymitun 2014-Blog Post #4 “A Slice of Life!”

I hope this blog will give a “Slice of LIfe” glimpse into our lives in Uaymitun this winter!

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We are finding this time that we’re much more comfortable in knowing that we can live in Uaymitun, but make it seem ‘familiar’. We know where to get things that make our menus more like home!

When we knew that Panchita’s family were coming out to visit one Sunday, Elaine made brownies for them all… they were very happy! 🙂

Making brownies for Panchita's ninos!
Making brownies for Panchita’s ninos!

Each morning and each evening, the sunrise and sunsets are usually beautiful and memorable!

Just catching some rays of the setting sun!
Just catching some rays of the setting sun!
The soft glow as another beautiful day ends!
The soft glow as another beautiful day ends!

One morning, tres caballeros rode by up the beach!

Los Tres Amigos!
Los Tres Amigos!

Last year, we enjoyed stepping out at the Yakunah to great music (at least great to us) performed by local expats. This year, there’s been some ownership changes, so the jam sessions are next door at “Jim and Elke’s Place”.

Jim and Elke's Place!
Jim and Elke’s Place!
The Band!
The Band!
Val, George, Terri and Elaine... Mat, Janice and Paula were there too!
Val, George, Terri and Elaine… Mat, Janice and Paula were there too!

One of our favourite haunts is La Casa del Faro in Chicxulub, where there are great “Happy Hour” margarita’s and pina coladas in the afternoon and fabulous ribs and fish and chips in the evenings.

Chicxulub Pier from the patio of La Casa del Faro!
Chicxulub Pier from the patio of La Casa del Faro!

The other day, we went into Progreso to get a few things and snapped a few shots of the downtown.

Looking from the main square in Progreso down towards the beach!
Looking from the main square in Progreso down towards the beach!
Elaine in the Progreso square!
Elaine in the Progreso square!
The Church on the Square
The Church on the Square
At the corner of the Malecon with a view of the Progreso Pier in the background!
At the corner of the Malecon with a view of the Progreso Pier in the background!

Last Thursday, we went into Merida with Mat and Terri and Mat’s sister, Janice, and cousin, Paula. We parked near Santa Lucia Park and walked down almost to the Cathedral enjoying the sights and sounds of Merida. This included a short (haha!) stop at a new Tequilleria on the square.

Janice, Elaine, Paula and Terri getting 'samples' at the Tequilleria!
Janice, Elaine, Paula and Terri getting ‘samples’ at the Tequilleria!
Mat patiently awaiting the sampling to finish!
Mat patiently awaiting the sampling to finish!

After a great meal at La Chaya Maya, we crossed the street back into Santa Lucia Park to catch the end of the Thursday night music show. A great time was had by all!

Music in the Santa Lucia Park!
Music in the Santa Lucia Park!

I hope you’ve enjoyed a glimpse of life here in wonderful, warm Uaymitun!

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Next Blog post will provide highlights of our very first Murder Mystery!

Who dunnit? Was it that vagabond Manny or maybe the long suffering Regretta?
Who dunnit? Was it that vagabond Manny or maybe the long suffering Regretta?

Love to all!

Cheers!

-doug and elaine

One thought on “Uaymitun 2014-Blog Post #4 “A Slice of Life!””

  1. I was interested to see the Progresso pier. In 1988, after the hurricane, the pier was spread widely along the coast, parts of it quite far inland. A goodly chunk went right through the house next to ours at Chixulub.
    Hi Val!

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