2019-07-03 Hotel HM Playa del Carmen, Cancun to La Mision de Fray Diego, Merida, Mexico
We say goodbye to our few days at the resort town of Playa del Carmen in Cancun and head for our next few days in MeridaThe trip by car is approximately 300 kms west across the Yucatan PeninsularWe pass through some small typical Mayan villagesWe arrive in the small town of Izamal which is situated about 75 kms east of Merida A statue of Fray Diego de Landa who was a Spanish Franciscan priest and bishop of Yucatan who is best known for his classic account of the Mayan culture and language …… not to mention most of which he was also responsible for destroying !!Here in Izamal we visit a local market firstly stopping at the CarniceriaLots of locally grown vegetables for sale hereWe next visit the Convento de San Antonio de Padau
A Statue of Pope John Paul ll who visited Izamal in Aug 1993
The chair specially made for the Papal visit
The church here in Izamal is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the AmericasIzamal is known as the “Yellow City” as most of the buildings in the town are painted yellowLocal goods for sale on the bike cartsWhile in Izamal we visit the ancient site of Kinich KakmoIzamal is certainly a delightful little town Lunch timeThese were absolutely deliciousThe salad was very fresh and tasty tooWe finally arrive in Merida around 4pmWe check in to our hotel called “La Mision Fray Diego”The hotel has a stunning central courtyardThere even is a swimming pool!!We have a very generous two leveled roomIn the evening we head down stairs to the little bar in the courtyardA pre-wedding dinner is organised here for the guests and family of our friend’s son who is to marry a lovely Mexican girl at a resort in a few days time ….. hence our trip to Mexico etc etc !!It is fantastic to catch up with our Tasmanian friends here in MexicoHere with Kate, the mother of the groomBride to be, groom with Mexican family and friendsHappy smiles from the father of the bride and parents of the groom … and Ric
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