Hasta luego Merida

Interesting and colourful Spanish colonial buildings crowd the main plaza, just as they were at the founding of the city on January 6th 1542, although unfortunately built upon the blood and sweat of thousands. The newly restored houses look great painted in white with pale blues, yellows, reds and greens. The great haciendas of the 19th century Sisal magnates are truly beautiful in their ostentatious display of wealth.
With many museums, the oldest cathedral on the peninsular and numerous market stallholders to browse, one´s time can be spent in a most leisurely way, when not trying to learn Spanish. But for me the most interesting place is the Governor´s Palace with a display of murals by Fernando Pacheco showing the Mayan history of the peninsular.
A city is a city, they are the same the world over, people living their daily lives as best they can, the same feelings and desires for themselves and their children. These thoughts mark the time for me to move on.
Thanks to everyone for friendship shown.