We decided that today we'd head out to Progreso to kick some waves in the ocean.  We've been in Merida for about 18 days but we've never made it to this Yucatan port some 45 minutes away by bus. I talked Deb into traveling with the locals to Progreso. So we tracked down where we would pick up the local bus for our 30 kilometer trip.  The cost of the bus ride is $20P or $1.00US and it was definitely not the same level of service as our ADO bus trip from ...

Today is a big day in Deborah's life - some would say another year older, others would say another year wiser. One of the main things we had to do today was head to our new bank to pickup the information on our new chequing account and currency accounts that we set up at Intercam. I've opened accounts before in both U.S. and Canada, but never, never have I ever seen so many signatures and security provisions required to get our on-line accounts put in place. Bec...

We've reached the halfway point of our stay here. We've really enjoyed our time at Casa Musa, particularly since the last half of the month is virtually free. It's been a little bit of a whirlwind down here in Merida the last week or so. We've been going to non-stop meetings and I guess helping UBER get positioned into the Merida taxi culture. So, because we deserve it - today is a day of rest and relaxation. I'm here writing this in a lounge chair sitting next t...

We're just three days away from St. Patrick's Day and Deborah's birthday so I'll have to consider this an early birthday present.   We just sealed our deal in Merida - we're now property owners and apparently I can now be called DON Roberto.  It's been a little stressful dealing with the somewhat strange laws and real estate differences, but with amazing help from my now good friend Bob Phippard and his family, I believe we've made it through. Firs...

Yesterday was one of those big days in your life.  After quite a bit of soul searching, humming and hawing we put an offer on two properties here in Merida.  I know when you see the pictures, you'll think - yes they have truly gone insane.  Since arriving here on the first of the month, we've met an absolutely fabulous couple in Bob & Denice and they have been invaluable as we navigate the different laws, strategies and construction road blocks...