With only a few days notice, Lisa and I packed up her mother and aunt and headed out for the five hour drive to Merida, at the tip of the Yucatán peninsula. We knew that the city put on a IG worthy Day of the Dead celebration and wanted to join in. We were not disappointed.
The following day, we saw the parade of the Catrinas. Catrina goes back to the French colonization of Mexico and a reporter making fun of how skinny the French women were. They were portrayed as skeletons and are now integral to the Day of the Dead celebration.
A good time was had by all. Alice and her sister returned to Bacalar by bus, and Lisa and I continued on to Campeche. It was a bucket list check off for us. A lovely full moon followed us to this colonial Gulf Coast city.
We are actually getting quite good at dropping everything and taking off. It’s a different way of traveling, no plans, just throw everything in a suitcase and go. We’re managing to fit a lot into two weeks. There is definitely more to come.
DOS TORTAS
the adventures of dos tortas 
What a way to travel! I love just going. It’s my favorite.
And thank so much for the Día de Muertos photos!
I’d love to get to Merida and Campeche.
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Well other than the fact that we’ve gone to a higher elevation and I have nothing warm to wear 🥶 😂 all is good.
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What a beautiful trip!!! I was in Merida once for dia de los muertos and it was fabulous – so happy you all had a good time and made it happen. The hotel looks lovely – and the beaches too…wow! We are here in Pehaltun – I am sick but bob isn’t – thankfully (one at a time is enough) 😊 wishing you safe travels – with love, L
Lorrie Jones
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We’ll be back next weekend. Hope you’re feeling better. Yes we have the same rule, one sick at a time.
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Safe travels and we’ll see you when you are back and settled 😊 thank you for your well wishes – I am better! Much love –
Lorrie Jones
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