Monthly Archives: December 2010

I will play catchup later………….

Posted on December 31, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

At this moment I dont seem to have time to write much ,although there is lots to write about So I will play catchup later when things quieten down a little.I have had a great holiday season with guests,dinners etc … Continue reading →

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Festivities come to The Pickled Onion St Elena

Posted on December 27, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

Festivities came to  The Pickled Onion St Elena ,on the night  of Dec 22nd they came late…………. Mexican style………….and left late. It was the Christmas dinner get together for the company Sol  (Trade Mark) the most famous beer company here … Continue reading →

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Eclipse and Christmas turkeys

Posted on December 22, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

Tuesday I rose from my hammock at 1 am in the morning. For what you may ponder.. I wanted to see the full moon eclipse and also a Mexican family that was staying with me wanted to see it. I … Continue reading →

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Another 15th Birthday

Posted on December 21, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

I just wanted to post some photos of another  stunning Yucatecan bueaty having her Video Clip filmed ready for her big day. She came with  ALL her male adtendents in tow , her hairdresser,her makeup artist,mum,dad and more of the family.It … Continue reading →

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Climatic change

Posted on December 20, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

The past week heralded in Cancun the annual climatic world conference. Its an amazing feat to bring people from all over the world to come together in one place,to help solve and resolve issues pertaining to the climate changes that … Continue reading →

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The first night of the corrida

Posted on December 12, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

I finally decided to venture out to see the corrida but arrived a little late due to work hours etc. Sadly it wasn’t a good turn out due to the cold, the people said. Tonight , being  Happy Saturday as … Continue reading →

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Mananitas for Guadalupe

Posted on December 11, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

Well I made it to San Juan chapel……………. a little late but still early for the 5 am mananitas ,which didnt happen til 6 am ,so I didnt feel too bad. It was such a cold night last night that … Continue reading →

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The Corrida is coming to town!!!

Posted on December 10, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

Waiting to get some photos at the corrida  (bullfight)this weekend. If I get out of bed early enough Friday  (by 5 am) I,m off to San Juan chapel for the mananitas………….. more later

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Swinging Hammock chairs

Posted on December 6, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

Have you ever wondered how these really comfortable swinging hammock chairs came to be made in Mexico….. They have become popular to hang around the house,by the beach and on the front and back porches of many a home. Malcom … Continue reading →

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Comments that dont always make trip advisor

Posted on December 5, 2010 by thepickledonionyucatan

Sometimes I  get comments through my email that dont always make trip advisor. So I thought to publish a couple here on my blog. Dear Valerie, escribo en inglés o español ? Pues loque quiero escribir es que tu restaurant … Continue reading →

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