Vibrant Valladolid

Vibrant Valladolid - Day 5

Around every corner, there is some kind of eatery waiting to be discovered and this morning we had breakfast at cafe Maize, Canela & Cilantro surrounded by a gallery of amazing art by Douglas Greenwood.

We took our first Uber to the ADO - excellent inexpensive service. 2 1/4 hours later we arrived in Valladolid and took a short walk through a very crowded street to our brand new stylish hotel.

We ate lunch just off the main square at a La Ville bistro, a delightful place with an awesome menu, interior and attentive staff.

The buildings were beautiful under the approaching sunset. Jordan found his new favorite dessert - marqesitas, a crunchy cheese/sweet filled crepe, and Connor found a way to use up his energy.

¨I´ll have one with everything please!¨.

¨No you go ahead, mummy´s tired.¨

We spent the evening in the park taking in the enchanting scenery.

Valladolid Catheral.

More paired chairs.

One final sugar jolt and then home to bed!

Our new Airbnb - expectation v reality (Feb 10-Mar 9, 2024)

Our Airbnb experiences have generally been very good with accurate photos and helpful hosts. This time was disappointing. The condo is very modern with 10ft ceilings and in a great location but it was clear that the management company is not aware or keeping up with needed repairs - sunken sofa cushions, lifting tiles, calcified faucet, stained sheets, and completely broken patio furniture that had just been left!! Their response to our messages was quite unhelpful - they didn't seem to care that much so our honest review will reflect this. Instagram ... ... reality ...replaced with two mismatched indoor chairs!! Playa as a whole has gotten busier and outside of the reality of inflation and a stronger peso, everything is much more expensive as happens in popular tourist spots. We are going to look at other more affordable places in Mexico to spend the winter months.

Oct 10 - 16 - Waiting for the weekend and all about the cats

Thanksgiving Monday was a holiday and we enjoyed Robyn's Jerk Chicken. Then with J back to work, the week was filled with all the normal things of life but with warm weather and a fabulous view. The cats continue to keep us entertained as they become more comfortable with us being their new guests!! Shopping, laundry, cooking at home. Daily cat care and making sure Homer stays on top of things, He has had exams. Euchre with Gord and Jax Friday lunch at old Island Time now called Toast! Saturday - Went into town in search of cash and food - once again we were unable to debit cash and had to do another credit pull (grr) and The Hungry Grouper was not open so we ended up at Estelles which was fine but not necessarily what we would have chosen. Had nice views though! Sunday - Divina, chat with Hojo

Trolley Tour in Campeche

We booked this quintessential tourist activity and it was charming. It was of course, a little less amazing when the tour took us around the very neighbourhood in which we were staying, so maybe we should have done the tour earlier on! Independence Square Fisherman statue outside our local OXXO

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