Archive for April, 2007

i feel pretty

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

And why shouldn’t John Edwards have the right to? We need to have a president with style. So who cares about his $400 haircut if it looks good. The government spends much more money on less – including some less than accountable contractors. Here’s the cure YouTube video.

wanted

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

A flyer in Mérida in response to President George W. Bush’s visit to México to meet with President Calderón. Bush visited Yucatán and Puebla. During his visit to Mérida, traffic paths were blocked and the city became unusually slow. The Fiesta Americana Hotel had installed metal detectors. I was not in Mérida but we did [...]

low bike merida

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

semana santa 2007

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

(Click “continue reading” to see 7 photos on the beach.) Every year Yucatecans, and all of Mexico for that matter, is on vacation for semana santa — a two week period before and after Easter. These photos were taken on the north coast of Yucatán. Most of Mérida and those living in the northern part of the state vacationed at the beach. It was beautiful.

mother’s day

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

It’s Mother’s Day soon, so Walmart and many other stores in Mérida have washers, stoves, and many other like items advertised to make mom’s life easier. That’s all I will say on this matter.

my favorite bookstore/café in mérida

Monday, April 16th, 2007

If you’re looking for a great place to hang out, I highly recommend La Vía Café + Libreria. It’s got one of the best selections of books I’ve seen in Mérida, good food, a full bar, coffee + wireless internet. La Vía is located on Calle 21 # 477 Depto. 1 x 58A in Colonia [...]