After carnival, the people of Merida disappeared and the street cleaners came out. The street went from the site of parades, vendors, people dancing, music playing, sol girls shaking, trash covered.. back to a clean, quaint street of Merida, Mexico. Today is the first day of lent, the season lasting approximately forty days leading up to Easter. It is a season of penitence and self-examination, self denial and mourning.
We started our day, greeted by Salvador, our pleasant bus driver, by getting on the bus (whats new) and driving to Campeche. We checked into a nice hotel, owned by Groupo Karim, where we quickly mapped out the pool and the spa... aaahhh. Too bad we didn't have enough time to engage. (one can only dream)
Out front of our hotel is a nice boardwalk town, were people run and walk, or just sit and breath the ocean air. The town has a nice relaxed feel and we decide to go to a restaurant on the water for some fresh seafood.
After lunch we go to the Factory of groupo Karim, and see the people working, as fast as possible in order to make the best efficiency level for better pay. Here they make medical gowns, and sportswear. This factory is one of the biggest employers of the area, employing over 700 people.
We then met with the VP of the factory, who told us about the presence of Karim group throughout the world and the developments they are working on at the moment. All in all a very informative and interesting visit.
Halfway through the trip and all is well, no Montezuma's revenge yet and everyone is going strong...
Ciao,
Claire!
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