An all-day travel day from Palenque to Merida. First sight of water in 2 weeks with the Gulf of Mexico at Champoton. All those pelicans sitting on the posts by the fishing boats.

San Idelfonso Cathedral with the giant 7.65 metre Christ of Unity on a 12 metre cross above the main alter. 

The lights on the buildings around the Zocalo with many horse-drawn carriages waiting for their mainly tourists made this a worthwhile yet brief introduction to the 'white city' Merida, the capital of the Yucatan province.

Dinner was at Amaro Restauarant with colourful artwork and sculptures. Chaya turned out to be a spinach drink. Mine had a shot of tequilla in it.