Dec 10, 2017
Local snapshots
Last Tuesday we took one of Colin’s sandals in that needed some stitching. We had no idea where to find a shoe repair place but started with the the shoe shine guys in the Plazuela Republica across from the cathedral. The first fellow took us to this guy who said he could repair it and that it would be ready in a few hours. We told him we would pick it up Friday.
We were not at all concerned at leaving the shoe with him. Friday morning we just had to wait a moment while he completed his shoe shine. He wanted 20 pesos/1.06US/1.36CAD for the repair and Colin gave him 50 pesos/3.40CAD.
Next stop was the colorful mercado, the central market.
A great place for us to replenish our fruits and vegetables. We do have a daily veggie truck that comes to the RV park but sometimes we like to come to the mercardo as there is a much larger selection.
So much to look at, it never gets old.
These were not on our list.
The pulmonia ride back to the embarcaedro is always interesting, we see many new streets as they don’t always drive the same route.
We limited our time at the mercado as we were meeting some RVers who were golfing for lunch at Estrella Del Mar. Counterclockwise is Diane, David who is here for only a week, her husband Pierre and their friends Claude at the head of table and his wife France who along with us was not golfing. It was cool and windy on the patio, glad I brought my sweater.
I was the only one who had two margaritas but Pierre was having a good time with my hat.
After a leisurely meal they were off to complete the final 9 holes. A great place to play a round of golf.
I was trying to get photos of them on the 10th hole but my camera battery died at this very moment. I did mange to catch this photo of Diane and David.
Another full day in paradise. There was no sunset to speak of that evening.
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Oh, I miss the Maz market so much. I hope that the Mérida market will be nicer now that it is being cleaned up…
I also miss the pulmonias!
You had better luck finding repair help with the shoe shiners than I did when I was trying to find someone to repair a leahter purse! Thankfully, a nice lady at the mercado directed to a shop at the corner of Benito Juarez and Zaragoza who could help. Keep that in mind if you ever need something else repaired as he’s got a proper shop with all the equipment.
We just lucked out with the shoe repair. I think that you might have got a much better job done. Not sure how long this one will last.
What a nice day! The colours are excellent!
Gracias.
Love that Mercado thanks for the great photos and memories .
You are most welcome. We would all love to see you both back her again.
Love the local snapshots … looks like a great place.
It truly is paradise Steve, at least for us.
I always love buying our produce at the mercado. Will be there again in a couple of weeks. Love the photos!
The mercardo is great. Send me an email if you want to get together.