Monday, February 24, 2014

Saturday Feb 22nd and Sunday Feb 23, 2014

 
Saturday evening at 6:30 there was a circus in the Town Square
 
 
 


For the first time ever I used my camera to the best of my ability for action night shots - on manual settings.



 
 
 
As you will see I need a lot more practice,

 
Well they say nothing ventured - nothing gained, and have been able to pick out some of my mistakes. Mistakes hopefully to be corrected the next time I do night action shots.



The show opened to a full crowd of the young and the  young at heart.


 
 
This was the bearded, pregnant lady and her family.

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I certainly don't think I was ever that supple let alone when I was pregnant. Perhaps it was because I didn't let my beard grow.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
This fellow entertained us with his ability to catch a round object on a string. Now that would be a major feat for anyone to do in the daylight, but he is able to do it in very poor lighting. I think there was a groove on the coloured object that the string slid into when it connected - but still! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


I am not sure which I enjoyed the most, the circus performers or these two little girls who danced and hugged throughout the evening. They had so much fun together, it was a pleasure to watch.







 
Wow, this would be like having  your own personal Ferris Wheel all to yourself! 


 
Oh, man he was good!



 
I can't help but wonder how dizzy he was when finished. 
 

 
 
These little girls never missed a step as they danced to the circus performers music.



 

 
 
I have no idea how this action happened - it does not appear that either are a video!
????? possibly another picasa surprise like the snow flakes? Nice effect though isn't it?

 
You have to admit it is eye catching!
 
 
Then they held a pet show.

 
 
Dogs were the only pets shown, some were much more obedient than others.

 
 
 
And the girls danced!



The pole performers were very interesting to watch. They  had us holding our breath and gasping in fright at times when they would drop down the pole and stop themselves just before touching the cement pad.






Wow what a performance, the applause  showed the crowd's  tremendous appreciation for a show well done!



I hope the tipping hat showed the same appreciation for their hard work.



After the circus performance we tucked ourselves into  Los Gauchos for dinner 



 
 
On our walk about town after dinner we stopped to see our favourite wood carver.
 
 
 
 
 
Early Sunday Morning, Puerto Morelos was very quiet but that only lasted for a very short time then the town filled with weekend sun worshipers.
 



The iguanas are in mating season I think - he wants to and she doesn't - sound familiar?



 
The flowers are beautiful so I took lots of pictures. I have no idea what the names of them are, but I figure you don't need to know their names to enjoy them.







If you look really close you can see this old fellow has been in a recent scrap, he has a blood stained mark just back from his eye. I am guessing he didn't want to take "No!" for an answer.












 

This is the condo Ann, Bev, Jan and Bob have rented for their stay.

 
They fly in Wednesday evening and will be here for 2 weeks. Their first week is our last week.

 
Yes, our time is drawing to an end again, it always goes fast. We fly home on the morning of March 5th. In just 11 months we will be back!






I can not get over the size of these leaves - they are huge!!
 
So until my next update try to stay warm while we try to stay cool.  Let's all stay safe!
 


Friday Feb 21 and Sat Feb 22, 2014

There has been a lot of heavy equipment activity on the street behind us, Calle Ninos Heroes. Actually it is right behind the Mayan Handicraft Market on Calle Rojo Gomez. Those loud noises have a way of catching a man's attention, and Allan being no different from other curious men had to go and check it out.
 
 
Every day is a busy one here and some days are busier than others. Saturday was one of those days, causing me to see the need to divide it in two separate posts. I don't want to overwhelm the reader with one lengthy post.
 
 
 
A Sewage Treatment Plant is being constructed. 
 

A sewage treatment plant is a positive for this growing community but its location is questionable.


There will be a large amount of mangrove  swamp wildlife having to relocate. People are finding that crocs and other swamp wildlife   have moved already, some too close for comfort. People here are patient and will wait until the critters move along on their own time and at their own pace.

 
Allan dropped in to his favourite hair stylist to have his hair trimmed. An annual event.



He looked so good I had to accompany him for dinner.
We ate at the sports bar.


 
Rueben and Magnolia always treat us special, tonight they provided flowers and a candle. How sweet is that?


 It was a very hot day, the evening  cooled off some so this dog  took advantage of the cooler temperatures for a nap.
 
 
Our favourite shop keeper and finger painter "Abraham"


In Abraham's shop he has these two wall hangings for sale.
I'll  guess the measurements would be the size
to cover a single bed nicely. 
 
 
They are both hand embroidered, the photo below shows that. You can purchase either one of these for less than
 $300.00 Cdn $!

 
What a bargain for the purchaser! What an insult to the lady(s) who made them. The work is gorgeous, anyone that has done needle work of any kind can appreciate the time and skill that has been put into each piece. My Mexican Room is full or I would buy one - they are beautiful! 



 
Saturday Morning was the Swim Meet in Puerto Morelos,
who should we find there bright and early but Gaston and his "Foxy" lady.
 

 
Hundreds of people (participants and  supporters ) turn out for this event each year.






 
This is a water marker corroded with guck but it could be mistaken for a finalist from last year. Someone has to finish last and what better day to complete the distance than the day of annual event the following year.

 
This life guard could be saying -
"I don't believe it - he finally made it!"





Later  we went to the beach, rented an umbrella and lounge chairs for the day, then did exactly that - lounged for the day.

 
Kids were making sand creatures,

 
Moms were lovingly lathering on the sunscreen,

 
and everyone had a wonderful day.

 
We left our comfy spot long enough to have
 lunch at Ojo De Auga.

 
It was a great day!