Thursday, March 3, 2011

Thursday March 3, 2011

Today we had breakfast at a little spot in Puerto Morelos then caught the bus to Playa Del Carman


Playa never changes

























This is Allan and Bob after Happy Hour










HeLLLLLLLLP! Notice the foreman is the only one with a hard hat






Hootchy- Kootchy!!!!


This is where we like to eat - it is our favourite spot for lunch when in Playa





Waiting to catch the bus back to Puerto Morelos - a 1/2 hour ride








Tomorrow morning we leave for Merida to experience part of their Carnival.

Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life.

One of the most important times of the Catholic calendar  is Lent.  Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Catholics begin to prepare for the Easter celebration with prayers, small sacrifices of our favorite things , and personal reflection.  This is also the time of year when Catholics refrain from eating meat on Fridays, which is why many people organize a symbolic goodbye party for the meat…”Carne Vai”, the carnival

We will be staying at the Dolores Alba Hotel - see this site:

http://www.doloresalba.com/indexmain.htm#mda

A little info on the Carnival can be found here:


http://www.yucatanliving.com/culture/how-to-enjoy-meridas-carnival.htm

Follow the weather here - yee gads, it looks like it is to be in 90's!!!


http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Merida+Mexico+MXYN0117?lswe=meridA&lswa=WeatherLocalUndeclared&y=7&x=9


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