Posted on September 30th, 2007 by Working Gringos
We’ve just emerged from la temporada, the traditionally slow summer months in Merida, then submerged in one of the wettest rainy seasons we can remember, so you might think we haven’t written an article about building our house because there hasn’t been much progress. Al contrario, Yucatanistas!..
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Posted on September 29th, 2007 by Working Gringos
After many years of recognition in Mexico City and the United States, local artist Samuel Barrera begins to show his unique surreal paintings in the museums and galleries of Merida…
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Posted on September 26th, 2007 by Working Gringos
This vacation rental in downtown Merida features spacious rooms with exquisite old tiles, original woodwork and a modern kitchen. Best of all, it’s just a stone’s throw from Santa Lucia Park and the rest of the Centro…
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Posted on September 25th, 2007 by Working Gringos
Yucatan Living wants to know the one place you’d go to soak in the history, culture and ambiance of Yucatan’s hacienda life…
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Posted on September 24th, 2007 by Khaki Scott
The news this week is all about people and money and shopping centers and developments coming to the Yucatan! After you read about all that, there is even more important news…
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Posted on September 24th, 2007 by Khaki Scott
Did you know Merida has a championship Fencing team? Neither did we… Here is another week’s worth of events so we can learn and see new things.
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Posted on September 24th, 2007 by Working Gringos
LAST UPDATED: May 6 with new shows that are participating in the Jornada y Encuentros con la Imagen (Workshops and Meetings about the Image). Look for new shows at Galería La Luz, the City Museum, the Galería at the Peon Contreras, La Quilla, Casa Catherwood and Galeria Tataya. Still on, photography exhibit at Galeria Merida.
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Posted on September 23rd, 2007 by Working Gringos
Janice Fraser lived in the same town as the Working Gringos, San Luis Obispo in Central California. She made the move less than a year ago and now finds herself knee-deep in polvo, culture and adventure…
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Posted on September 22nd, 2007 by Working Gringos
If you want to cool off and feel close to nature the Yucatan way, there’s a special place you can go that’s only minutes from Chichen Itza…
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Posted on September 17th, 2007 by Khaki Scott
Movies, the Symphony, Dancing, Concerts, Serenades, a Tribute to The Beatles and so much more this week!
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Posted on September 17th, 2007 by Khaki Scott
This week we’ll tell you why you shouldn’t speed in Oxkutzcab, but should rush to get there for the Orange Festival! Recycling in Progreso, deforestation in Yucatan and so much more!
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Posted on September 10th, 2007 by Khaki Scott
The world mourns Pavarotti and Quintana Roo mourns Majahual. Wal-Mart gets ready to open two more locations in Mérida while Umán gives out free rabies vaccination and much, much more!
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Posted on September 10th, 2007 by Khaki Scott
The work of sculptor Reynaldo Bolio Suárez, depicting 14 heroes of Independence and the Mexican Revolution, will be on display in the Central Patio of the Olimpo until October 6… don’t miss it! And of course, there’s more…
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Posted on September 4th, 2007 by Working Gringos
Writing checks was something we did with our eyes closed back in the States. Not so in Mexico! Here, when we write a check, we turn down the music, stop talking and concentrate…
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Posted on September 3rd, 2007 by Khaki Scott
This week we’ll be expecting 400 extra Cruise Ships in Progreso, and a lot of extra sun-spots too… read on to find out all about it!..
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Posted on September 3rd, 2007 by Khaki Scott
The fall season of events is just beginning, including film festivals and wine tastings, as well as popular favorites like the Bici-Ruta, Guitar Concerts and Piano Recitals…
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Posted on September 3rd, 2007 by Working Gringos
This Reader’s Choice Poll asks for your vote on the Best Small Hotel in Merida Centro with rooms under $100. As always, we’re also accepting nominations…
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