As expected, I was a little worse for wear at the end of the travel day but was well medicated. And it was a bonus to be able to take a train from Cancun to Izamal, rather than a circuitous bus route. My Airbnb host had messaged me asking my arrival time and letting me know that it was easier to navigate to the casita by car. I responded that I didn’t have a car but my train got in at 7:45pm and I would take a taxi from the train station. She said it was better to take a bus to the center and a taxi from there. My alarm had gone off at 2:45am, my head was hurting and I was taking it one careful step at a time. It was dark when I exited the train and walked onto the deserted platform.
“Might you be Arlene?” a compact, kindly looking grey haired woman asked me.
“I am! Oh thank you, thank you so much!” I responded surprised and delighted as I all but fell into her arms with gratitude.
“It’s ok, I come down to the station every day anyway to feed the stray dogs”, she said.
We caught a bus and she spoke with the driver who took us to within a ten minute walk of her property and was apparently where a taxi would have dropped me off. She said most taxis don’t go down her dirt road as it is out of the town limits. Who knew! The night was black and as we walked I imagined trying to find the address on that that dark road alone. Grim! I’m happy to report that my Devine sentinels are still on the job. In this case, her name was Deborah.
Deborah, originally from B.C., and her Japanese husband have lived in the Yucatán for the last five years. They retired here, built their home, and two little cottage casitas, on a large gated property and spend their time rescuing dogs and cats. I was looking forward to seeing everything in the daylight and it did not disappoint. My little casita is independently gated and surrounded by serene gardens with a Japanese flavor. My hosts live unobtrusively next door. There are also other secluded gated properties on the road making it less isolated than I imagined but that’s ok. My cute casita is quiet and private and I am safe and settled.
The Flip Side of Fifty 
Enjoy your quiet time. The place looks absolutely amazing. I feel
relaxed just looking at your pictures. Thanks for sharing your journey.
S. Diane Pennett
Investment Representative
Mutual Funds offered through
Quadrus Investment Services Ltd.
Phone: 613-267-6787
Cel: 613-267-0641
Fax: 1-888-688-3136
898 Ennis Road
Balderson, Ontario, K0G 1A0
Not much of an adventure this year haha. But thank you for reading Diane! I will enjoy the relaxation and rest.
Hugs,
Arlene
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So glad you made it safely. It looks lovely and peaceful, just as you wished. Your recovery will happen I’m sure in this wonderful environ.
Thanks Sherri! I think so too. It’s hard to rest at home when there are jobs and things to get done everywhere. 😊
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Arlene, wonderful news that you are safe , sound and in the sunshine. Looks lovely. Enjoy your repose and your healing.
Kxx
Thanks very much Karen! You enjoy your time out west as well. See you in the spring! 🙂
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So happy you made it safe and sound, Arlene. The cassita looks perfecto! Luv, Jan
Thanks Jan! It was a close call between here and the coast but in the end I decided that it might not be quiet enough for me there.
This is perfecto indeed!
A xo
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Not sure where you keep that supply of horseshoes but I’d like some. Each trip is equally amazing. Di and I send our love.
Gary
Haha I do seem to be very fortunate don’t I?! 😅. It will be wonderful to see you both.
Hugs and love.
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Looks wonderful
Oh Monique!! I’m so happy to hear from you! Thank you. I would love to see you and come for a visit when I’m home! I don’t even know where you live! Hugs!
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