The cities are much bigger in Mexico than I first thought. I see much more driving that I do by bus, or flying over!

Driving through Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Merida, I noticed many new developments, particularity  in the outskirts of each city. To my total surprise, the colonial city of Merida has a skating rink in one of its big shopping centres. They are copying West Edmonton Mall, maybe?
Thanks to the Mayan hostel in Cancun, I was charged only 50 pesos (less then 5 bucks Canadian) a night for total use of their facilities. James, from Nova Scotia, is a volunteer at the hostel and  made me an amazing spaghetti dinner when I first arrived. Wow, how  did he know spaghetti is my favourite meal?

 I have met many good people in Mexico. Marcella’s brother Silvano, his wife Maria and their three children invited me to their home in Merida.I got introduced to their Mexican culture quickly. After we  saw their son play soccer, Silvano and I took off to Izamal city  known mostly for it’s bright yellow  buildings. The  City of hills are  actually the remains of ancient temple pyramids.  Merida is known as the “white city” and also  capital city of Yucatan.  This area is famous for its rich Mayan history as well as some of Mexico’s most important archaeological sites.

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The one thing I always like to do while travelling, is visit cities and explore the culture. I want to experience first hand  how people live presently  and as well as  learn about their past existence. In  most cities, something is always happening at the main plaza (Centro park). In Merida, I watched  a couple of  amazing shows. One  was a game  similar to soccer with a hard rubber ball. Players  could only use their hips or butts to move  the ball ,a very difficult athletic technique.. Watching another game similar to volley ball, a burning fire ball was introduced .Object was to try and get the  team through a vertical basketball hoop. One team on one side of  the hoop and the other team on their side of the hoop…..Wow , unbelievable to witness, so amazing and different to see!
Time for me to leave Mexico. I hope to leave Sunday, hitting the highways to  Belize. Time moves on and my apologies for missing  friends that are coming down during the Christmas break. I will always love Mexico, for the  people, culture, history and scenery….
Pete Montgomery from TravelCheapWithPete.com​

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