Monthly Archives: December 2012

Christmas in Santa Elena Yucatan

Posted on December 28, 2012 by thepickledonionyucatan

Like everywhere in the world people celebrate christmas in their own special ways and here it is no different. Parties are abound and in full swing. The youngsters give their school performances in the main square with the proud parents … Continue reading →

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Maya ceremony simple but effective

Posted on December 23, 2012 by thepickledonionyucatan

Whilst everyone around had TICKETS to go to Uxmal where there was a special event happening on the day of Dec 21st I was busy preparing for a h’men to come from nearby Bolonchen to do a small ceremony here … Continue reading →

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Peyote ceremony in the land of the Maya?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by thepickledonionyucatan

I put a question mark at the end of the  title because it just seemed strange that a ceremony like this would be happening in the land of the Maya. The reason I agreed for this to be done is … Continue reading →

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Our Lady Guadalupe

Posted on December 17, 2012 by thepickledonionyucatan

As every year the day of Guadalulpe is a very well celebrated day in Mexico as she is the patron saint of this country. They say this year it was celebrated more than ususal . Could it be because of … Continue reading →

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Birds of the Yucatan

Posted on December 12, 2012 by thepickledonionyucatan

As I promised earlier when the photos arrived from my brother Vincent I would publish them on my blog…………….so here goes All photos taken by my brother Vincent Cockett These birds you can see around my place too especially in … Continue reading →

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Uxmal

Posted on December 11, 2012 by thepickledonionyucatan

To continue with our trip off we went to Uxmal .It was earlier in the day and very quiet . Uxmal is a site that never really gets an overload of tourists but it’s always best to visit in the … Continue reading →

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Kabah

Posted on December 7, 2012 by thepickledonionyucatan

Whilst my brother was visiting me from england it gave me the opportunity to visit some of the ruins. I never get tired of wandering around the ruins and no matter how many times I visit I always see something … Continue reading →

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