Remarriage by Mayan rites

On vacations like this, you never know what might happen next. Like suddenly finding yourself being remarried by Mayan rites.

Yes. We were about to enter a Mexican Fiesta, when at the entrance to the hall, a Mayan “elder” invited us to a special ceremony that he said will renew our marriage. Curious, we accepted, were asked to hold hands, close our eyes, while he and another leader chanted and said words we didn’t understand. With our eyes closed, he circled us and smudged us. After the five-minute ritual, he blessed us and asked us to choose a gem stone each and told us the significance of the colors of our stones to our marriage.

The Mayan welcome was part of numerous displays and sales booths in front of the hall where the stage show was to be held. We were early, so we seated ourselves in a strategic location.

Shortly afterwards, we were asked to help ourselves to the buffet. We were among the first to scout the food and it was the most amazing Mexican food choices one could ever see.

It was a surprising and overwhelming end to another wonderful day in the El Dorado Casita Royale in Riviera Maya.

The earlier part of the day was spent joining the aqua gym classs in the large pool followed by back massages in the resort spa. Cintra has made progress in reading a novel to pass the time.

It turned out to be a windy day, but it was still good enough to sit in the beach hut and enjoy the view of the Caribbean sea.

Once again, it was a day full of memories from a spectacular sunrise, to a Mayan ritual, to great food and Mexican music, dancers and a 16-piece Mariachi band.

Buenas Noches.