Hampi, India The Monkey Temple is perched on top of a rock cliff with nearly 600 steps to climb before reaching the top. On a Saturday in February 2019 when I visited, families were making the pilgrimage from far and wide. From the very old to the very young, everyone managed it somehow, with shouts…
It’s not surprising that there’s a guidebook for those considering moving to Merida in our apartment, but the discovery gave me a surge of joy. It felt as though someone knew my secret dream. I took it with me this morning to read on the beach. It’s filled with helpful advice and I learned a…
Falling in love with the Yucatan, Mexico? Yes. From the moment we arrived I knew this was a special place. I’ll write a little and share photos each day; to Mexico with love xoxo.
Forget Sobeys, Loblaws or Swiss Chalet. In Progreso the BBQ chicken is cooked to perfection over a wood burning fire. This place is conveniently located across from the bus station in Progreso! We picked up a half chicken dinner, with sauce, mashed potatoes and rice for 55 pesos. It was delicious and there was enough…
Beer in the Yucatan has got even more interesting since craft beer makers came along. Before craft beer, we would have choosen Negra Modello or Dos Equis Amber. Don’t get me wrong, we still enjoy those beers but the craft beer in Merida is so good that it’s hard to resist. La Ceiba makes four…
Since we arrived in Progreso we’ve been taking the local mini buses. We ride with families, couples and the most fun, a group of kids coming home from school who called out “Alto” in unison each time of their friends reached their stop. Yesterday we decided to go to Merida after exploring Chelem. It was…
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