Mercado Lucas de Galvez in Mérida

While we were wandering around Merida, we checked out a place called Mercado Lucas de Galvez, a big market area in the old part of the city. The place covered at least two city blocks, some of it open air, some covered and some of it in a multi-level building. It reminded us of the markets in China and India with tiny shops all over the place. It was nothing to see at least a dozen shoe shops all side by side, many of them covered floor to ceiling with flip flops.

Well, Mom had an interesting day yesterday while I read, studied, walked and relaxed here in Chuburna. As I mentioned yesterday, she went to Progreso early in the morning with Kathy with the idea of watching a parade at 10 then going shopping. Well, the parade didn't happen until 1:30 so they had a lot of time to kill. Then when the parade time finally arrived, it was over almost as soon as it started. Mom and Kathy were still laughing about it when they pulled into the yard late in the afternoon.

Well, this morning the wind has gentled to a pleasant breeze and the waves are small. And of course, there is warm sunshine. Breakfast on the deck was a pleasant experience not having to worry about the wind blowing sand into our breakfast goodies and coffee. The long range forecast tells us that we have heat, sun and wind at least for the next five days.

On the agenda for today is a beach walk, relaxing, a bit more study then it will be my turn to go to Progreso for my Spanish lesson. I now go twice a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays.

A final note, Ottawa Senators are playing decently again and have traded a player and a draft pick for two others players from the Islanders. I imagine that there will be a fair number of other trades to take place during the next week as the trading deadline is March 4th. Until the next time, enjoy!