In the colonial times she was the White City, and before that the Maya gave her the name, "Face of Infinity." Merida is most famous for its beautiful central plaza. White stone benches with seats facing opposite directions allow sweethearts to sit with one another without breaking the taboo of sitting side by side. It's… Continue reading Face of Infinity
Tag: Yucatan
Los Dos
On the last day of our trip to the Yucatan, my group was fortunate enough to receive audience with the unbelievably knowledgeable (and gracious!) David Sterling. We learned so much in an hour long talk by David, who is an engaging and witty teacher. As a student of the ice age, I was fascinated to… Continue reading Los Dos
Mercado Lucas de Gálvez
Some of the chefs in the group posted beautiful photos of this market when we got back to Chicago. I was in pure survival mode, trying to make it through the heat and crowds. There was a lot to see, much in the way of native fruit and vegetables. This is a great market to… Continue reading Mercado Lucas de Gálvez