Last year, we really didn't' know what to do. Since many of our friends are still single they all wanted to go "clubbing". Sooo....the old married couple that we are (hehe) decided to spend the evening with my suegros (in-laws). The year before - we rang in the new year at their house, so this time we decided to go to a hotel - which one to pick?? There's sooo many!!!
At the end of the day we decided we'd have dinner at the Omni - to my surprise I was shocked to see that there were MORE locals, than tourists there!! I couldn't believe it! They had the entire ball room decorated in balloons and streamers - it was really pretty. They served a buffet dinner with LOTS to choose from. They had fish, chicken, beef, etc.... The other nice thing, unlike Canada - we didn't' have to get up to go to the bar, they served us!! Now to anyone living in Mexico this isn't' a surprise anymore, but I still sometimes forget how nice these things are, just like full serve gas pumps... Okay , back on track - NYE.
Unfortunately, my husband got REALLY sick that evening. Without going into too much detail he spent the majority of the night in the washroom! We barely made it to midnight before we had to go home!!! LOL. ( I hope he doesn't read this, mxn men are very private - well mine is!!)
One of the traditions that Mexicans do is they have 12 grapes in a champagne flute, and when the 12 bells go off at midnight you eat each one making a wish! Then you down it with champagne of course!!!!
REALLY shortly after - we left... However, another tradition for Mexicans (when you're at home) is you grab a suitcase and run to the street from your front door with it. This indicates a year of travel. You can also run to the street and throw a few pesos indicating - I think good fortune!! There are sooo many little traditions, it's hard for me to keep up!!!
Anyways, just thought I'd share what a NYE in Cancun can be like for all of you wishing to spend it here. Either for a vacation, or as an Expat!!!
4 comments:
Hey! Welcome to the land of bloggers!! I just found your blog and I'm really looking forward to hearing about the build and everything else. I'll be adding it to my blog roll if that's ok.
Beth
Hey Beth - thanks for reading!!!
Of course it's okay - I too will be adding you!!!!
Hey...I have been reading the updates to your blog as I have of other blogs of Expats in Mexico. I am in the process of moving to Cancun to be with my boyfriend and this is a great way to meet people and learn alot more inside info. I wanted to send you a PM, but I don't see any contact info. If you are up to talking, you can email me at tab0712 at comcast dot net
Hey!!! i'll for sure send you a msg!! Just off to the store, and we can chat!!
This has been the best way to meet anyone with the same experiences/interests! You can fill me in on your move!!!
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