Lunch
We were taken to a restaurant near Chichen-Itza (Mayan ruins). We had a traditional Mayan meal including traditional dancers for entertainment. The food was fabulous. The menu consisted of a fish dish, pork that was cooked in banana leaf in ground (delicious), chicken that was prepared with paparika, and of course hot corn tortillas, rice and beans. The sauce that we put on it all was made from habenaro pepper. Very tasty.
The grounds were lovely. We could not figure out why there was this nice swimming pool in the middle of the area. Perhaps for fiestas.
Can't believe that they were dancing with bottles of beer on their heads. They also put trays of glasses and bottles. It is common for the women of the Mayan tribes to carry great loads of good on their heads. I guess they have translated that talent into part of their traditional dances.
This is the traditional Mayan dress for women. They are brightly embroidered with flowers on a white lightweight fabric.
We expected to see the Padre come out of this old church. Notice the two bicycles in front of the mission. Perhaps the Missionaries were there visiting???? ;-)
This veranda is typical of the tropical landscape here in Mexico and also Central America. The red tile floor is wonderful as it can be washed off each day.
Wow! What an awsome trip! I'm enjoying reading about all of it!
ReplyDeleteI love the red tile floors - my dream house would have them throughout! Why can't traditional american women dress like them? Start a fad Jan - start a fad. I'll follow suit.
ReplyDeleteOur house in Panama had the same floors. One house out in town had white marble. Beautiful but horrible to keep clean. Had to mop the whole house everyday because it became sticky with the humidity. Finally had to break down and get a maid to help out. You have no idea how hard that was in the heat. We did not have air conditioning....
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