Aug 22 – Today we got back on the big bus to return to Mérida. This time we are going to the northern, more modern side of the city so that Jim can give a presentation at the Parapsychological Association Conference. This is the reason we are here.
We checked out the Monumento a la Patria, carved 1945 – 1956, showing over 300 important Mexican figuresMayan warriors An eagle, devouring a snake, perched on a cactus – this is the center image on the Mexican flag Mexican historical timelineWide shaded sidewalks Fancy housesAnd who did we meet on the shady sidewalk? A lovely couple from Dallas Tx, passing out tracts for the Jehovah’s Witnesses. They relocated here several years ago to join the expat community, and couldn’t be happier. Such nice people!There is wall art…and ceiling artDelicious foodLomitos Valladolid was my favorite – tender pork in a tomato sauce on a bed of creamy frijolesA mural in our restaurant – do you see Salvador Dali, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Di, Frida Kahlo, Gandhi and Gorbachev? How about Fidel Castro and Albert Einstein?Our hotel has a beautiful shady garden…with a resident peacock…and peahen A perfect shady deep water pool with hummingbirds sipping at the flowersAnd while I was lounging around with the peacocks, Jim caught up with his colleagues and gave an excellent presentation that was very well received. Good work, Jim!The conference ended with a bus ride to the beach at Celestún for a sunset swim and a feast of Yucatán foods. A gorgeous sunset!Good food with good friends A wonderful ending to our conference!
Taking Our Time 