Enjoyed Merida last winter, enough so that we booked same little house again for a return stay.
Here by myself for a little while, then Katie will join me -- looking forward to her arrival!
Last year we were aware of a historical cultural phenomenon here, but sadly a full month went by and we returned home without having really investigated it properly. I've regretted that often. Correcting that oversight is a priority for this trip.
Background here. People in Merida sleep mainly on beds these days, but historically -- since way before Columbus -- the hammock was the thing. Comfortable. Cool. Portable.
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| An original (18th century?) hook in the living room |
Our little house here has at least a dozen places to hang your hammock -- loops set into masonry of the walls -- you insert a hook, stretch a hammock and you are done. Think about house parties and visiting friends a couple hundred years ago. No stress for the host, no fold out beds or air mattresses on the floor, no linens to wash -- each guest brought his or her own hammock and a couple hooks, and picked a favorite spot to hang out.
So, I did some errands this morning -- visited bank, got a TelCel phone card with a local number, some basic groceries -- then set about investigating how this hook system works. It is pretty simple, but here is a pictorial step-by-step guide.
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| Step 1: Insert hook in holder |
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| Step 2: Attach ends of hammock |
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| Step 3: Test |
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