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VIII International Meeting of Cave Diving

Well beyond the tourism potential held by the caves and cenotes of Yucatán peninsula for their nearby residents, their research occupies many other disciplines of human knowledge: Archaeology (Mayan remains); chemistry (composition of sediment and water); bacteriology (endemic bacteria to these sites); medicine (lung decompression techniques, among others); hydrolic and hydrology engineering (exploitation of aquifers and saline intrusion); biology (diversity of flora and fauna); and of course, cave diving, an underwater activity exercised by specialized divers who explore their recesses with the only aim of discovering, admiring, and sharing their experiences of what many simply call “another world.”

Xcunya, "Off the Grid," in Yucatan

By John Grimsrud, Mérida Verde Friend

Halfway between the city of Mérida and the coastal port town of Progreso in the little unassuming village of Xcunyá is located a relatively new experimental ecological park "A'ak." In just three years of existence the experimental station has done wondrous things. This non-governmental operation is proving a point that life can indeed go on without being plugged in to the electrical grid and get along quite well living without polluting the environment.

Testimonial for Realtor Arq. Gabriela Cornelio

Submitted by Henry and Nancy Casten

Falafel in Merida!

by Annalisa Bandalera

I am a vegetarian who has been living in Mérida for 3 months. It is extremely difficult
to find yummy vegetarian food here. I have to admit that I am less than impressed with
the food that Amaro serves. I am writing because I have discovered a 100% vegetarian
restaurant that I think should be listed on your website.

The Two Amigas

By Terrye Godown

Irmo, SC

It was our last day in the rented beach casa. My husband Bud and I were heading home to the States after a month's odyssey in the Yucatán, Mexico.  I awoke between 6 and 7 a.m. as usual to the sound of the waves and the twirping of the mystery bird perched on the Seagrape tree outside. I fondly called it the "cell phone" bird, because it sounded like a popular mobile ring option.

En Grave Peligro el Hermoso Friso de Estuco de Ek Balam

This article was written in the native language of the contributor.

Chinese Food in Motul

by Donna Dowell

A Great Place to Stay in Celestun

Submitted by Debbie Ross

Britannia Beach, BC, Canada

Immigration and Human Rights: The New Bilateral Relationship and Immigration Reform

Contributed by Doug Tanoury, Mérida

Immigration and Human Rights: The New Bilateral Relationship and Immigration Reform

By Laura Carlsen

www.americaspolicy.org

Patron Saint

By Doug Tanoury

I found a wooden Santo in an antique shop, without hands and it called to mind a passage from the New Testament, where Jesus encourages that offending eyes be plucked out and tempting hands be severed by their owners.

This Santo with tempting hands removed and paint peeling from his clothes was keeping the company of sinners who owned the shop and other lesser Santos with both hands still attached, so I asked: "¿cuánto es este santo?" The shop owner thought for a moment and slowly replied: "tres mil quinientos".