Canucks Farewell & Xcanatun

We've been home a week now... catching up with family and friends and handling the 'business' of retirement.  I'm behind on my blog posts, so here's the first of a few to wrap up our time in Uaymitun!

As the calendar moves into mid to late March, many of the Canadian Snowbirds start the migration back home.

Many of the local establishments hold farewell parties to thank these Snowbirds for their business over the past winter months.

We went to such an event at the Barlovento in downtown Progreso.

The Barlovento closed 1/2 the street and put up tents and chairs.

The owner, Francisco, greets the crowd... mostly Canucks!

We shared a table with Terri and Mat

One of the Corona girls came by to say Hola!

Two guys who are about to try some Mexican pizza!!!

There are a number of really great places to eat in or near Merida... one of those is the Hacienda Xcanatun just a few miles outside of the city.

The entrance to the beautifully restored hacienda.

Intrepid travelers looking forward to a great lunch!

Beautiful artwork everywhere to be seen!

From the outdoor restaurant, views of...

... the royal palms lining the original carriage way.

Patio of one of the Master Suites

The shared patio of the row of Superior Rooms

The former chapel is now a common room for all

The chapel patio

The grounds were wonderful and serene!

Our meals have arrived... yumm!

Terri had a salad, while Mat had pollo!

HelpMe! HelpMe! was very enthused with Elaine's camarones!

As well as my pollo!

After a wonderful lunch, we continued on our journey of the day to the Hacienda Yaxcopoil!

Watch this space for the next blog post of our visit to the Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the cenote of San Ignacio!

Love to all,

-doug and elaine
-mom and dad
-nana and papa