![]() 1 We arrived at our accommodations at the Hotel Santa Maria just on 5PM and had an hour to freshen up, before heading out on an orientation walk. I used this time to simply fall into the hotels' pool and then managed to go arse-up on the slick tiles surrounding the pool, smashing a decorative planter in the process. Talk about being a toro in a taco shop! |
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![]() 5 The orientation walk lasted nearly two hours as the town was full of locals and family’s, which added to a vibrant and fun atmosphere. |
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![]() 44 Dinner was held at the locally renowned Restaurante Trovo Amaro, in which I was impressed with the pulled pork dish - Cochinita Pibil, consisting of Pork loin marinated in achiote, wrapped in banana leaf and accompanied with purple onion and sour orange sauce. |
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![]() 46 Jumanji took us down to one of her favourite watering holes - the Pipiripau Bar, where I found their signature drink of the same name was very “more-ish” and totally dangerous, as it was so smooth and refreshing. |
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