Sunday on Paseo de Montejo

You can tell a lot about a city by how its animals are treated.
And also, to a lesser degree, its bicyclists.

On both counts, Mérida is among the most civilized of places I've been.  You just don't see many feral street animals -- essentially zero street dogs, and just a handful of street cats.  I'm told that this isn't true of all neighborhoods, but it is in the old central city.

Spent Sunday morning riding our beach bombers on Paseo de Montejo.  City closes it to traffic and opens it as the "biciruta", or bicycle route.  Lots of bikes, and lots of people running or just strolling also.  Lots of families, lots of kids.  And lots of dogs!  All of them living the good life, many riding as passengers when they get hot or tired.

And for those that don't have bikes -- free loaners, courtesy of my cellular service provider here!  Tip: watch out for the riders on loaners, many are learning and their cycling is kind of random!

Custom bikes, unusual rides, or just snaps I liked...