Tag Archives: Uxmal

Snake biting

One begins to think after living here in the jungle for 10 years that you have done ,seen and tasted everything . New surprises happen almost daily and today was another of those surprises. My favourite guide from Uxmal came … Continue reading

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Maggots / larvae Ek the food of the Maya

I have been  going through some of my blogs and over  the next while will go back in time . Hope you enjoy some of the stories…. The real life in the Yucatan Maggots./larvae …….. never I had imagined in … Continue reading

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Coca cola

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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Cenote Kankirixche

Taking a visit to Cenote Kankirixche is always a delight as it is not far from here. I would say about 40 min drive. And well worth the effort. Located east of Abala about 2 kl out of town . … Continue reading

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Wonderful Family visits,

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The best spiritual group ever

Over the years I have hosted many spiritual groups here at The Pickled Onion and I have to say this last group was the best I have received. They were charming , respectful,kind, generous , with love oozing from their … Continue reading

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Deck the halls…..fa la la la

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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Drawing competition in Santa Elena

Now I have a little more time I thought I would do a fun thing in the village. I set out three categories based on age, one for ninos (children) up to the age of 13 and two categories for … Continue reading

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Dentists….. a trip to the Dentists in Yucatán

Going to the Dentist in Yucatan Because I live in a very rural area questions arise from tourists as to how one obtains medical help or other services such as dentists etc. The closest for a doctor ,that is reliable … Continue reading

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Red Moon , Full Moon

Full moon , Red moon. Yesterday September 27th we were witnesses of a wonderful phenomena which they say will not happen again until the year 2033 another 18 years to wait.. Not sure if that would be possible for me … Continue reading

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