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Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 7/11/2005 10:09:52 AM
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Catalina
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Hola all you locos! I finally have some time to report, mostly with pictures, on my recent trip to the Roo (April 16 to April 30)!! WOW!! What a “culture shock” for me (for those of you who don’t know, I hadn’t been there since January 2000)!! Anyway – here goes!!!!
The view from Villa Las Brisas our first morning there – looks wonderful even through the screen!!
Looking through the palms at La Buena Vida.
The fair in Playa del Carmen – aren’t the little whale and palm tree cute?
The beautiful ocean from Casa Cenote!
Flamencos at Lol Ha.
I love the colorful schools in México! This one is in Playa del Carmen.
Egg delivery in Tulúm - they sure know how to stack ‘em!!
Delivering fruit in Tulúm. Check out the bananas and pineapples on the top!
The traffic in Playa del Carmen. I could hardly believe there are now four stoplights!!
Had to go to Easyway to pay for the car for another week. I love to see this beautiful flag waving in Cancún!
Street musicians in Cancún.
From the hill in Akumal Pueblo looking across 307 to the beach side.
Pollos asados in Akumal Pueblo. The first is on the right (Hafet y Hamed), just as you are coming to the top of the hill. The second is a couple of doors past the first. If any of you have a chance, go get one - they are muy delicioso!!
Another looking across 307.
My wake up call for a week – oh how I miss these birds (they were probably waking up some of the folks at Bahía Príncipe also)!!
The marching band from the school across from the zócalo (square) in Valladolid. These youngsters were really very good and so happy to see me taking their picture!!
The beautiful cathedral on the zócalo in Valladolid.
Mayan niña in Valladolid taking care of the baby while Mamá tries to make a living. Isn’t she a beauty??
A beautiful old church a few blocks from the zócalo in Valladolid.
Altar dedicated in Valladolid, September 1983, to “los niños heroes de Chapultepec, September 13, 1847.”
A “funny car” in Valladolid. La niña seems to be cautiously checking it out!
The Virgin of Guadalupe appears everywhere in México; on dashboards and calendars, on playing cards, on lampshades and cigar boxes - even tattooed upon the very skins of Mexicans. The “Queen of México,” as she is also called even has shrines to her at people’s houses all over México, as shown in the following photo taken in Valladolid!!
“Policía” in Cobá – looks like the cat was in charge of things here!
Beautiful bugambilia in Cobá – I love these things and my dream is to live in a place where they will survive (definitely NOT Missouri)!!
The cute little kiddie rides at San Francisco in Tulúm.
The beach at Oasis Akumal – still one of my favorites!!
Arturo, me, and LocoGringos the tattooed angel, and Gem!! Oh, how I miss my chips and salsa!!! Hey Debi, how are you and the “angel?”
One of my favorite sights in Tulúm – they were actually a trio, but the girl was off the cycle before I could get all in the pic!!!
My last meal at Don Cafeto!! This is what I love – beef tacos – mmmm!!!
For 20 pesos (2US) you can have your car washed while grocery shopping (taken at San Francisco in Tulúm). By the way, the VW was rented from Easyway and extended for another week with no problems!!
The lovely Manatee Cenote (across from Casa Cenote). I must add that now it is very crowded at times compared to the way it was in 1998 (or even 2000)!! I was in the habit of going here to cool off on the days when the electricity was off (no air conditioning) and almost never saw another person there!! Now????
This cute little guy might be there to “greet” you at Aktun Chen.
I took this pic because I am totally fascinated with the “catrinas” – this is an addition to La Buena Vida since I was there in 2000!!
If you are interested in jewelry or hats, please give this guy a break. He and his partner are just trying to make a living and were never “pushy” and very easy to make a “deal” with (I got my hat from them, at a very good price)!!! You will see them mostly on the beach around La Buena Vida!!
Last, but not least, looking down through those beautiful palms from the “tree house” at La Buena Vida.
Hope you enjoyed the pics; they are some of my favorites!
< Message edited by Catalina -- 12/25/2007 2:30:49 PM >
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 7/11/2005 11:13:01 AM
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Txaggie
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Wonderful pics Catalina! You captured the people and sites of the Yucatan beautifully. It's obvious how much you love it. Thanks for sharing!
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 7/11/2005 11:25:16 AM
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Great photos! It makes me love the people more and miss it ever more! Or at least until we return....it can't come fast enough!
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 7/11/2005 11:28:22 AM
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Beautiful pics Cata - thanks for putting them on the board. It's obvious how much you love The Roo and how it holds a special place in your heart. Be happy Mi Amiga.
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 7/11/2005 11:35:00 AM
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Wow, great pictures. Every time I see these "off the beaten path" pictures, I'm reminded of how much I love Mexico, the people, and their culture. Thanks for posting!
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 7/11/2005 2:00:31 PM
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Karla
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Wow, great photos....thanks for posting all of them. Your photos make it real in that its a place that people really live day after day just like we live here in the states...thanks for sharing that side instead of just the touristy side!!!
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 7/11/2005 4:19:53 PM
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wow, what beautiful pictures, looks like you had a great time. thanks for sharing your adventure.
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 7/12/2005 2:58:11 PM
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RW
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What good pictures - wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing.
Looks like you had a great trip.
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 7/23/2005 3:55:40 PM
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lynnette in chicago
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Cata...............as always, your wonderful photos capture the "heartbeat" of the Roo.......her people. Thanks for sharing your latest, may you return soon!!!
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 3/20/2006 7:10:14 PM
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Thanks so much for sharing these pics! I love that you got "off the beaten path" so to speak and caught some great shots of normal life. Gracias!
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 3/21/2006 2:00:21 PM
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Great pictures, thank you
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 5/30/2006 8:55:01 PM
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thanks for sharing.... gives us the flavor of the area so well.
The photo of the little girl babysitting is so touching. What a sweetheart she is.
thanks.
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 5/30/2006 11:02:53 PM
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Lcee
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Thank you for taking us on this wonderful tour. I saw so much here for the first time. We will have to do a little more exploring next time.
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 5/31/2006 8:38:05 AM
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Thanks for taking the time to post your pics and report! I love the pictures and like everyone else am reminded why I love Mexico so much! I'm always adding to the things I have to see or do on my next trip. (Which really can't come soon enough!)
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 11/7/2006 4:55:41 PM
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Special pictures. Nice to see how the people live and some different experiences about the culture. Love the idea of having the car washed while you shop. Nice to see their religion and beliefs "SHINE" through. Enjoyed your naration!
MUCHAS GRACIAS
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RE: Yucatán Fotos Número Dos! - 3/5/2007 9:17:04 AM
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Very nice pics. Can't wait. We are going for the first time on May 18, 07 and now I kinda know what to expect. I'm sure the beach views (in person) will still take my breath away.
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