Monthly Archives: January 2013

Papagayos /kite flying

Posted on January 27, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

Kite flying Papagayos translated really means parrot according to the Collins Spanish/English dictionary so I dont really know how this word was adopted for kite flying . Kite translated into spanish is cometa. So again I really dont know where Papagayos … Continue reading →

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Amazing Picture of Burning of the bull in Santa Elena

Posted on January 25, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

                            photo with kind permission by Kinpech    This photo was taken by one of my guests whilst visiting the area and was able to witness one … Continue reading →

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San Mateo/ Saint Mathew procession

Posted on January 21, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

Saint Mathew the patron saint of Santa Elena Coming to the end of two weeks celebration, being the last Sunday it is the tradition to take down the statue of Saint Mathew led by a procession of very pretty girls … Continue reading →

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Canadians enjoy the dance of the pigs head

Posted on January 20, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

Canadians enjoy the dance of the pigs head . Again at  this time of  year, as always, in Santa Elena the baile de cabeza de cochinita is a must to see.  As well as the burning of the bull( not a real bull … Continue reading →

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Aluxes the creation of.

Posted on January 16, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

Version of the creation of the Aluxes A version of the story told to Gasper Antonio Xiu who published a book on the Aluxes of the Maya There is a legend of Uxmal that it was built overnight by a … Continue reading →

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Santa Elena,s Annual tradition

Posted on January 14, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

Santa Elena,s annual tradition continues its two weeks of festivals for San Mateo the patron saint of Santa Elena . Yesterday was held another of the well-known traditions dating from who knows actually when… but I am in the process of … Continue reading →

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Santa Elena Feria

Posted on January 13, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

Like in Mérida and other pueblos around the Yucatán fairs are held on a regular basis.For one week now the Feria de Santa Elena begin its yearly festival of San Mateo (Saint Mathew) the patron saint of Santa Elena .It will continue for … Continue reading →

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International Womens Club IWC Merida

Posted on January 10, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

It is not often I get to go into Merida and stay overnight… but last night I had the chance to…Ususally I drive into Merida early morning do the grocery thing then arrive back by lunch time…. It was so … Continue reading →

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Bee and Wasp solution

Posted on January 9, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

For a few days now we have been inundated with wasps and bees around the breakfast tables. It has been a problem more for the tourists than anything as these pesky things were smelling the sweet honey that we serve … Continue reading →

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Rosca the bread of the Three Kings Day

Posted on January 7, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

This year in Santa Elena for the first time they did the biggest Rosca they have ever done… You know the one where it goes on and on forever , so it seems I always buy one for the restaurant … Continue reading →

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