One of the things I committed to before we came down was participating as a model in a fashion show in aid of the Chixculub Food Bank, an organization that we support financially in that we sponsor two families.
We got to know the founder, Sharon Helgason, the last time we were visited and were impressed with her efforts. She does a lot to support the families of Chiculub with the food bank as well as programs for students and seniors.
Here is a link to the web site if you are interested in finding out a bit more about her work... www.foodbankchicxulub.com
So back to the Fashion Show...I have never been a model but thought it would be a way to meet some new people and have some fun at the same time. This proved to be true on both counts.
On Sat we went to Merida to visit Olga's Fashions, the store where we would choose the clothes to wear at the show. We went in by combi and were like kids in a candy store in that we could try on anything and with a dozen women of all ages, shapes and sizes it was a blast!
Karen and Kathy having a laugh on the way to Merida
Pauline and Jean checking out the fashions while Olga is offering the accessories
The Fashion Show was on Tuesday at Bamboo Beach, a local restaurant and was well attended by approximate 130 people. People volunteered their time to set up, play music, sell tickets and model. I had so much fun and the proceeds went to a good cause.
Rosa and Jean pretty in pink and white
One of my outfits
Modelling a traditional Yucatan dress called a huipil. It is the everyday attire of Mayan women. It is made from white cotton, embroidered with cross stitched flowers around the square neck and hem. It is worn with a special petticoat called a fustan which has lace around the lower edge that shows beneath the huipil.
Lots of colourful necklaces for sale as well
We've made our first trip in the bus to Costco to get some supplies we can't get here in Progreso, mainly meat and vegetables like lettuce and asparagus and of course cheap wine! I was also looking for new pjs that were lighter than I had brought because the evenings are so warm. This is what I found!
Flannel pajamas, since this is winter not much summer clothing. Can't imagine wearing these here!
It takes us about 3 hours from the time we leave here until we get back which includes our bus ride in and out, shopping and of course the highlight of our trip, a lunch at Costco! It always amazes us how easy and cheap it is to get around using public transportation in Mexico.
Our Costco lunch...the first salad we have eaten since we arrived. Don't really trust the cleanliness of greens in most places.
Unfortunately Don's back is acting up again so a trip to the massage table was in order...nice location for a massage with Claudia.
While I waited on the Malecon for Don I was busy people watching. It was Sunday and the last weekend of the holidays so a lot of people were out enjoying the day.
Playing on the beach
Sliding off the benches
NOT playing at all!
We also visited the local market for a bite to eat at one of the market stalls that serves cochinita pibil. The market was packed with families who were being entertained by a magician. The kids were enthralled.
Tortas are excellent here
Sunday brunch Mexican style
A busker at the market
The kids were taken with his tricks
And of course I wouldn't be doing a post unless there were a couple of pictures of what else we ate this week....
Tostados con cameron y pescado
Pescado con mariscos
That's it for another post and another week in Paradise!
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Location:Progreso,Yucatan,Mexico
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