Category Archives: Merida Expat Life
Santa Cruz Hacienda
Patty and I stumbled on this lovely updated hacienda on the southern edge of Merida. (Palomeque) It isn’t quite as gussied up (over the top) as many of the other guest haciendas and has a more honest, genuine appearance. The … Continue reading
Sobering 2012 Video
Go to American Egypt , a site about Chichen Itza, for this and other eerie animations of 2012 and the Pyramid of Kukulcan.
Reviews of BG’s Book- 2012: Deadly Awakening
Review 1 – www.americanegypt.com, ej Albright Review 2 – www.goodreads.com, Jane Review 3 – Moon Publications blog, Josh Berman 1. October 28th, 2010 by ejalbright, American Egypt Ripped from the pages of the Maya calendar, 2012: Deadly Awakening is a mystery … Continue reading
First Symposium of American Retirees and Mexican Government Representatives
National Forum on the North Ameican Retiree Community: Expectations and Options for Living In Mexico by Beryl Gorbman This past weekend, I was an invited delegate to a conference in Mexico City, along with 44 other American expats, who met … Continue reading
Mexico City’s Grand Zocalo
by Beryl Gorbman The Templo Mayor ongoing excavation Last weekend in Mexico City, I had an opportunity to hike through the entire Templo Mayor excavation project, the ancient Aztec buildings right in the main zocalo, just next to the grand … Continue reading
Pictures of the Week
Beryl Gorbman Please feel free to use my photos, but I would appreciate it if you would credit them. Seattle Krispy Kremers Each guy is eating a full dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. Look at them! Who needs anti-depressants? Krispy Kreme … Continue reading
A Gentle Death
Beryl Gorbman Merida, Yucatan Yesterday I had the privilege of spending some time with a friend who was dying. I realize this sounds corny, but it was, for me, a profound experience. Teetering on the brink of death is a … Continue reading
Carne
I’ve taken these pictures of meat and fish, cooked and raw, over the years at markets, restaurants, and homes. Some are appetizing and some are not. The pig head picture is my personal favorite. A few years ago I put … Continue reading
The Expat Phenomenon
Beryl Gorbman Expats are making an increasing impact on countries around the world as baby boomers are retiring and looking for warmer, less expensive places to live out their days. The presence of expats in other countries is increasingly dramatic. … Continue reading