tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553308714264267273.post2829331749305973227..comments2023-10-26T08:07:21.281-06:00Comments on From the Snow to Mexico: Trip to MeridaBarbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00736132484129220698noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553308714264267273.post-48456156099663835572010-11-25T16:46:07.811-07:002010-11-25T16:46:07.811-07:00There is a Corazon de Merida where they close off ...There is a Corazon de Merida where they close off the streets on Saturday evening. I think it starts at 9pm til midnight and there is Noche Mexicana 8pm to 2am. Noche Mexicana is at the Remate de Paseo Montejo <br /><br />regards, TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553308714264267273.post-25553091906386515592010-11-22T18:22:50.949-07:002010-11-22T18:22:50.949-07:00Theresa, I think she might have meant Merida en Do...Theresa, I think she might have meant Merida en Domingo. She said the streets were closed for it but she was sure they were there on Saturdays, as well. <br /><br />I had a feeling that those guys received something from the stores for bringing people in. We do tip in Canada, but we don't tip people who guide us to places. Unless it's customary in Canada and we're unaware of it. It's a challenege here, figuring out who expects a tip and who doesn't.<br /><br />I agree that it would be better if people got a better wage and tipping became obsolete. It would make things so much simpler.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog. :-)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00736132484129220698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553308714264267273.post-28203203048625796052010-11-22T14:22:39.654-07:002010-11-22T14:22:39.654-07:00There isn't much in the way of handicrafts to ...There isn't much in the way of handicrafts to buy here except embroidered clothing,hammocks and some stuff made from henequen. I wonder if your friend was talking about Merida en Domingo? Every Sunday there is a street fair in Merida, with closed off streets and a lot of vendors. There is also the state run Casa de Artensenias on Calle 63 (x 62 y 64 I think). I also like the place that sells minitures but never remember where it is. Those guys who take you to stores get paid by the stores so I wouldn't tip them. Don't you tip in Canada? <br />Generally you tip people who do you a service, ie the bellhop who carries your bags, the maid who cleans your room or the waitstaff in a restaurant. I don't tip taxis unless they do something extra like carry bags. I do tip the guy at the gas station for washing windows etc...tipping is awful custom, I would much prefer that people got better wages instead of tips but that is life!<br /><br />regards,<br />Theresa<br /><br />ps. I am glad your bites are better.Theresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.com