Comments on: Gringolandia

By: Jan Villeneuve

Jan Villeneuve — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:47:58 +0000

I just read the article, I do spend winters in the Yucatan, Progreso and can verify that Merida is a great city. I often go on Sunday to the Philharmonic. Symphonica de Yucatan is a great orchestra and for the best seats on Sunday afternoon? $ 150.00 pesos. About $ 12.00 CDN. In Toronto Canada, $ 90.00 – 110.00 Canadian.
I have traveled through various parts of Mexico for over 40 years and yes, Life for the average Urban Mexican has improved greatly. And also unfortunately there is still great poverty in the countryside. I am looking forward to November 28 when I will be off to Mexico again.

By: lizzy

lizzy — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:13:58 +0000

Thanks for all you do and say about Merida. I am retired now and dream daily of living in Merida. Your web site is illuminating and feeds my dreams!

By: Bea

Bea — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:57:15 +0000

I could not agree more about the “fear” message you get the moment you enter the U.S., but I even notice the change when you get the Cancun airport!

The people of the Yucatan are sincerely warm and happy (generally When I leave the area and return to the U.S. I too miss the heat, I miss walking, I miss the food, I miss the “buenos dias” in the street, I miss the common decency you encounter on a daily basis!

While there are positive things to say about the USA, I TRULY hope that Mexico, and the Yucatan in particular, retains it’s own ways and does not become too “American”. The norte part of Merida is starting to remind me of the worst strip-mall type streets in the United States.

Great article – great website – saludos from Florida – I can’t wait to return!

By: CasiYucateco

CasiYucateco — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:38:34 +0000

“gringuita chula” would be like “pretty lady” or “lovely little gringa” — a compliment!

By: Minnie

Minnie — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:33:41 +0000

Great article and it seems to express my feelings and thoughts. On one of my trips “home” which is Ventura County I was going to a friend’s home in a new gated community and recall thinking how unattractive I found it. Even the brand new shopping center was dull looking. I longed for the turquoise, purple, fuchsia walls in Mexico. Too bad that many of the larger cities are emulating Gringolandia.