Hennequen plantations were once all over the Yucatan peninsula and many fortunes were made from them. Most of the money was made by the Spanish though as the Mayan people were little more than slaves on the great farms. Hennequen was used to make sisal rope so after the advent of plastic, and poly rope, the hennequen plantations all closed down. Many can be seen in decay. Many are for sale and are wonderful restoration projects. .A few have been converted into very high priced hotels. We visited one that was open as a restaurant. It was a beautiful, languid day.....here at the hacienda......
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This is just gorgeous, soothing and enviable.
Probably the only thing sisal is used for today is cat scratching posts! Oh, and front door mats.
These photographs are so textural and lush and I SOOO love the subjects...so ancient-looking. Thanks for a great post!
I feel like I could take a step into your photos and disappear into an adventure!
Those are such a beautiful photos. Wish you a relaxing weekend, my dear
Kisses
what a gorgeous setting! and your pictures are beautiful! i always seem to be drawn to pictures that include doors and windows.
suck it up for as long as possible. its still cold in canada....
gorgeous pics !
~laura xx
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