Celebrating Thanksgiving is a challenge on the boat, or in the marina; so we decided to go non traditional this year. Also, most of the cruisers we've met are Canadian, so......our friend Arturo from McCaw Tours, organised a "cantina tour". We put the word out and got 4 other couples to join us, Thansgiving day at noon, we piled into the van for the drive to Tapachula. Arturo explained some of the history and traditions of the cantina. 1st is that your beer is never empty, and as long as your drinking, they bring you food!
Arturo.
This cantina was from 1952.
Tapachula is a city of about 600,000; a mostly agriculture based economy, with many good food choices.
I'm always surprised when I see dogs on rooftops!
After two cantina stops, everyone needed a break, Arturo drove us about 15 minutes out of town, to a small Mayan ruin called Izapa, it dates to about 3,500 years ago, making one of the oldest known Mayan sites.
We learned the history of the site, but more importantly, the cultural influence that made them build it. I think everyone enjoyed the tour, and we were back at the Marina by 5!
The last few days we have focused mainly on cleaning, and finding everything we need to get underway.
A new Thanksgiving tradition!
ReplyDeleteThis thanksgiving event was just fabulous. Thanks for posting photos here. Anyway, I also need to host a party for my staff on Christmas day. Could anyone suggest some affordable event space San Francisco venues?
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