Tag Archives: Santa Elena

Coca cola

Posted on March 16, 2016 by thepickledonionyucatan

Coca cola first came to Mexico in the late 1800,s and established the first bottling company in the 1920,s. its claim to fame it that it is sweetened by cane sugar as opposed to high fructose corn syrup .Which is … Continue reading →

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Deck the halls…..fa la la la

Posted on December 15, 2015 by thepickledonionyucatan

It is that time of year again when it is time for decorating the tables.. Christmas trees or however you like to arrange your Christmas decorations Christmas lights are being erected in some homes and one would think we are … Continue reading →

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Guadalupe the patron saint of Mexico

Posted on December 14, 2014 by thepickledonionyucatan

Every year at this time the air is full of excitement as the Perigrinos complete their promise to The Saint Gudalupe. Each town or village or even city choose a place for their destination to celebrate on the 11th in … Continue reading →

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Entrevista /Interview

Posted on November 10, 2014 by thepickledonionyucatan

Well not quite an interview really…. From the small college of tourism school in Ticul  came a handful of students to interview me about how the Restaurant and hotel is run .   They were kind enough to come the … Continue reading →

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There are always firsts….

Posted on November 23, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

No matter where you travel , at home , or abroad there are always firsts. Things that you have not seen, or done before in your life. My brother Vincent is visiting me again for the third time from England… … Continue reading →

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Keep the tradition alive/Mantener “viva”una tradicion /Hannal Pixan

Posted on October 30, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

The headlines were just published today in the Diario de Yucatan stating to keep the traditions alive… This refers to Hanal Pixan… food for the souls( departed ones) a very maya tradition and celebrates the day of the dead… for … Continue reading →

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Wedding of all weddings in little Santa Elena

Posted on August 20, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

The Wedding bells were ringing on Saturday for Omar and Nallely .Omars part time job/hobby is to take wedding videos/photos as well as for the 15th birthday girls (quinceanos)party here in the village and they have used The Pickled Onion … 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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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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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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