As I'm typing at 7:30 am Monday morning there are trumpets and drums playing somwhere in the background, reveille style. Merida never stops celebrating! Yesterday afternoon there was a saxaphone playing in the park up the street along with some jazzy singers and last night was the big party in the main square. We gave in and let ourselves be hustled into a touristy restaurant with street-side tables. They brought us huge sombreros to wear and gave Otis a gun. The waiter threw down a stack of trays right behind him so it sounded like he fired. Venders kept stopping by our table trying to sell us toys, gum, sombreros and shawls. That was annoying, but it was fun when a boy saw Otis playing with a newly purchased toy incorrectly and showed him how to use it the right way. Earlier at the market I found the cutest Mayan sunhat made by hand by a quiet woman behind the booth. I'm glad her husband talked me in to taking a look!
We're looking forward to moving on and seeing what's next. Merida has been a great city to visit; safe, clean, friendly people, great food and lots to do and explore. We recommend it!
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