Latest Placeblogs from Isla Mujeres

Population Explosion

I came across some interesting statistics about the island the other day. The current and past population figures.

These are only for the island proper and do not include the area called Isl ...

The Old Walls

I took a quick trip over to a Gulf of Mexico town last week, Sisal. Always cooled by the gulf stream breezes, it is a nice place to visit for lunch and to get out of the big city.

I am alway ...

New Wheels

Merida is a city of over 1 million people and, it seems, just as many cars, buses, trucks and scooters. And, still, it is a place for walkers. I love to walk around the city and admire the architec ...

Ending The Week

Let's end this week with what I think is a pretty picture.

I took this last fall in Michigan. I was able to get within about 10 feet of this Monarch and then zoomed in on it. I am very happy ...

Street Wear?

I've posted pics like this before.  Always to mixed reviews.   These people were casually walking down the main street on the island, doing some souvenir shopping.

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