Merida

We made it to Merida and we are staying at Hotel Trinidad, a cute, cozy Bed and Breakfast/Hostel right downtown. It´s been raining on and off but we´ve had a few good days so far. We walked all over town and visited the Museum of Anthropology. We saw Maya skulls with Jade encrusted teeth and modified skulls. There were also Mayan art and reliefs. Merida is a beautiful Colonial city, with 16th and 17th century architecture and churches (churches built from demolisted Mayan temples). Last night and today the streets are blocked off around La Plaza Grande for a fiesta and market. We indulged in some Margaritas and Pina Coladas last night. Ian also had the best burrito he's ever tasted from one of the street vendors, with shredded chicken, vegetables and mole and green sauces. Yum. We´ve also been living off of Avocado and Tomato Sandwiches. We´re off to see some ruins tomorrow at Uxmal (pronounced Ooshmal) and Kebah. The tuesday we´re taking a bus to Piste, which is a little town about 2 Km from Chitchen Itza. We´re planning on staying there 2 nights and seeing the ruins. Then we´ll head to Tulum and chill at the beach (finally!) until we meet the family at the resort. The weather is starting to clear up, it rains during the night with the occasional afternoon shower. But it´s hot hot hot!