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Mark and Chuck at Las Coloradas in the Yucatan

Getting a Little Salty in Las Coloradas

Posted on May 19, 2022May 20, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

We took a trip to the salt ponds of Las Coloradas on Monday. We’ve officially been living in Merida for two weeks. And as you may have seen from our previous blog and Instagram posts, we’ve worked on navigating the city. Things like navigating the neighborhood, shopping, finalizing our Permanent Residency, and other assorted paperwork…

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blue sky with hearts shape clouds.

Every Day Is Another Victory!

Posted on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

After having done a ton of research before the move, moving to Mexico is still a new and exciting adventure. Especially when neither of us speaks Spanish. We’ve done several months of online Spanish during lockdown, but you build a vocabulary at best with no one to practice with. Navigating everyday tasks online and in-person…

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Airbnb in Merida Mexico near Colonia Santiago

Moving to Merida in an Airbnb

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Moving to Merida in an Airbnb was the path of least resistance. And, we knew it would give us time to settle in, make some decisions and decide what would come next.   Our first visits to Merida We’ve been to Merida a few times before, staying in Airbnbs each time. In considering moving to…

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Our empty house in St Petersburg, Florida

Our Move to Merida, Mexico

Posted on May 5, 2022May 10, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

As one might expect, our move to Merida, Mexico, is more of a process than just packing a bag and going. It took quite a bit of planning and organizing to get to this point in the story.   Our Friday, April 29th Deadline In the months leading up to Friday, April 29th, we crossed…

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Mark and Chuck outside their house in St Petersburg Florida

We’re Retiring In Mexico!

Posted on May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Chances are, if you are reading this, you may already know we are on our way to Mexico! As things unfolded, we shared our retirement, house sale, and the announcement that we were moving on our personal social media pages. This blog and the next few will touch on why we picked Mexico and why…

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display with hundreds of bottles of Corona Beer

Happy Corona Beer Day!

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

No, seriously, unless you live in Puebla City in Mexico, THAT is exactly what you are celebrating – a 1970’s marketing campaign by Corona Beer. Cinco de Mayo has ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with Mexican Independence Day – that would be September 16th!   Blame It On California Actually, sometime in the mid-1800s, California, well…

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a blow of Yucatecan Sopa de Lima Mark and Chuck made at home

Mexican Traveling, Eating, and Cooking

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

It’s no secret we’re a couple of foodies. But beyond loving great food, we both LOVE to cook. Mark is a classically trained chef who worked in the industry for several decades. However, he openly admits that he enjoys cooking more now that it’s not his life’s work. On the other hand, Chuck grew up…

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Chuck walking along the streets of Merida wearing a mask

7 Apps That Helped Us Navigate Merida Mexico

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

We’re pretty tech-savvy 60+ travelers and use several of these iPhone apps daily. We also know that this might not be true for many of our followers. So here are 7 apps that were a big help in navigating Merida, Mexico Uber While it’s not the case all over Mexico, Uber is HUGE in Merida….

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¡somos locales! – Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

No, we’re not really Merida Mexico or even Yucatan locals. The truth is this was our first trip to this portion of Mexico, and to say we are more than novice Spanish speakers might still be an exaggeration. However, wherever we travel, we try to get away from touristy places and eat and shop with…

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Mayan influences in the Monument to the fatherland in Merida Mexico

My, Oh Mayan – Influences in Merida, Yucatan

Posted on January 20, 2021February 5, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Mayan influences are very noticeable in Merida and across the Yucatan. There are dozens of incredible Mayan ruins in the region surrounding Merida. Likewise, Mayan art is very prominent throughout the city. As you travel across the Yucatan you will find that many people still speak the Mayan language. And the Mayan influence on food…

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