Mermaid Gallery Nelson: hola amigos.....dive in.......Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Monday, February 7, 2011

hola amigos.....dive in.......Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Many Mayan people live in simple huts

The Mayan people are short in stature and at 5'10" I was a giant amongst them....

We bought her beautiful, hankies .....

He is almost blind but still selling his spices in the market

The calm water of Isla Holbox was perfect for swimming

Isla Holbox is paradise

Land of the ancient Maya, the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico proved to be an amazing destination for fun, adventure, and relaxation. We rented a car at the Cancun airport when we landed there a month ago and toured extensively. So many people think of Mexico as a dangerous country to visit. It is true that there are areas around the border with the U.S.A. that I would not go near. Also the tourist zones are often a little scary because these are the areas that attract unscrupulous individuals. We tried to get off the tourist trail and we were rewarded. The Mayan people of Mexico are gentle, warm, and lovely. Driving can be a little stressful but luckily my husband is very good at adapting to his surroundings and I'm a darn good navigator. A good map is essential of course. So hang around ....I'm going to take you there........dive in....the water is warm and inviting.........( I always asked before I took a photo and my camera is small and set not to flash.)

3 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...: I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip! We went to the Mayan Riviera a few years ago but we weren't adventurous like you -- renting a car and touring around on our own -- we went to an all-inclusive. But we took a couple of day trips too. Beautiful land, beaches, people and sun!; February 7, 2011 at 8:45 AM
rjerdee said...: Cool, Susan!!! Looking forward to your next pages! A couple years ago, I spent a week on a lagoon in Placencia, Belize. We toured the back country with a lovely Mayan guide who knew where to take us...it was wonderful. and you're right about the Mayans...so sweet...we bought a few handcarved trinkets; February 8, 2011 at 2:32 AM
Karen Mello Burton said...: Oh, I am soooo jealous! It snowed again last night.

So sweet that you got some pix of the local people. That is what makes the whole trip for me.; February 8, 2011 at 9:13 AM

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Nelson, British Columbia sparkles with spectacular scenery, an old time ambience, talented artists, and an incredibly vibrant community. People walk around with smiles on their faces. Mermaid Gallery was perched on the hillside, on the fringe of the downtown core, with a lovely view of Kootenay Lake. Many artists, tourists, and townsfolk enjoyed it's cheerful vibe. The town is very small though and during those shoulder seasons there was very little business. Online marketing seemed to be the alternative to a storefront, and during the fall of 2009 we closed Mermaid Gallery's doors....... s'alright though...because I'm still in contact with the universe here.....