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Bales of Hennequin

Once dried, the fibers are packed by an antique press, tied with rope of course and prepared for shipping, some to Merida and the rest to Europe.
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico - November 2011

November 11th 2011
Merida, capital of the state of Yucatan, on the Cancun side of Mexico is our next destination. Monday, October 31, we flew with Interjet, our favorite Mexican airline. They still serve free drinks! We landed in the sunny, warm, and humid city of close to 1 million people. A short cab ride delivered us to Casa Mexilio, our first Bed and Breakfast experience. Filled with the trappings and echos o ... read more
North America » Mexico » Distrito Federal » Mexico City » La Condesa

Mexican Flag The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more
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