So let us begin being random. I said it would be random as we are starting at Tulum on the way to Valdolid,
I just thought I would throw these guys in, crazy men, spinning fast.
Crazy man running fast back to the bus when they started walking round with their hands open for loose change. My excuse? I had no change.
Valdolid says the tour books is the third largest city in The Yucatan, with a population of just under 60k. It has predominantly Spanish colonial architecture.
Thankfully it was only an overnight stop here so as to visit Chichén Itzá. I say thankfully as there was not a lot to see or do in the city. Hence some randomness for a change. Oh and a church.
San Servacio Church
It is situated just off the main square and originally built in 1545.
In 1705 it was demolished on the orders of Bishop Pedro de los Rios Reyes, due to the desecration, in the “Crime of Mayors.” A political uprising a couple of years earlier
It was restored in 1706, with a twist; most churches in The Yucatan are built with their altar facing Rome, as punishment for the desecration however the altar was re instated on a N-S axis
When the sun goes down and the band won't play
I'll always remember you this way
RANDOM
So many pavement people, offering up the wares.
Not many buyers today
Streets
RANDOMNESS
Dead or alive? One size fits all.
Come join the party at eternal darkness, a club that never closes.
After the storm.
Walls windows doors n stuff
RANDOMNESS
Tarot reading by......
"The divine teacher"
Self praise is no recommendation
Google tells me Senor Trakalosa is a popular 30 yr old Mexican crooner. He even has tracks on Spotify for what its worth.
Paint on walls
A few bits of naive street art were to be found, surreal is a good word.
So, that is my little stroll around Valdolid.
But you know what?
I still haven't found what i'm looking for
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