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July 11-12, 2021: Days 20-21

After the spectacular day that was Saturday (Day Nineteen), its easy to feel a little let down.  We chose to go with Russel on Saturday because we knew the beach would be closed again for the weekend - which it was.  So, there was not a lot to be done, which is pretty much what we did on Sunday.

We did find something that we imagine to be like a cantina.  There was a singer/comedian guy who sang karaoke and poked fun at people.  We left when it started to get a little rowdy.

Monday was a travel day:  back to Mérida.  The 25 minute bus ride was about $1 each.  Our new hotel is fantastic - elegant even.  The internet says its only three stars, which makes me think that these stars must be really hard to come by.  There is a restaurant, a swimming pool and an outdoor bar (although we have never seen anyone at it).  It even has a family (not sure if that's the right word) of peacocks.

Mr. Peacock.  Definitely in charge, and not at all afraid of the likes of me.

Mr. & Mrs. Peacock.  The closer I got to her, the closer he got to her.

We went for a stroll along the Pasejo Montejo on Monday and found a Korean Grill, which sounds better than it was but did prove that even mediocre bulgogi is pretty good.  A rocking thunderstorm came through on the night of the 13th, leaving us stuck, so we violated one of my travel rules and ate at the hotel.  Next time, we'll take an Uber somewhere.  

Otherwise, its back to work and we're back to sitting, typing and talking.  Blah.  But, better than not doing those things.

An so end days twenty and twenty one.

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