San Juan de Dios
Despite my shortened trip to Mérida, I was quite enchanted by the city. They enjoy using color as you can see in the old building above. I tried to research it and I think it may have been a hospital.
The more recently renovated buildings included this lovely candy colored street (below) leading up to Mérida Cathedral.
I particularly like the dappled sunshine on this pink bar and restaurant (below). You can see some of the cyclists meandering around the hot streets.
This busy little colored row of streets was part of the Barrio of Santa Lucia. I love the ‘Muerte’ lady.
Postcards from Kerry 
Isn’t colour such an instant tonic? I just adore the red building with the stunning stone portico or whatever it is. And the colored houses each with such character. In the early 80s I worked in Notting Hill and lived in Ladbroke Grove. The joy of walking up Portobello Road passing all the pastel coloured terraced houses lifted my heart whatever the weather. I’m glad your heart was lifted on that slightly (!) ill fated trip by the glorious colour in Merida!!
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Color is so soothing when used tastefully. Despite the bad luck, I really enjoyed Merida and look forward to going back. I remember Notting Hill in the 80s (and the 70s…)
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I don’t dare go back to Notting Hill – I’m afraid it has gone so upmarket I wouldn’t like it at all 😦 x
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I haven’t been in years either. Its difficult to adapt to change when in one’s cougar years! 🐆
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😉xx
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Wow I love the colors. Why wouldn’t those colors work up here?
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We live a very short distance from Merida but our city insists on a very short palette of colors – mostly shades of beige. To be honest, I am glad because there is always someone who would paint their house neon yellow!! They must have good taste in Merida!
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I have seen a house lime green. It stood out because there were no houses to compliment the color.
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Gah! It only works in certain places where the light is fantastic and the colors well chosen. There are some lovely places in the south of Ireland.
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I’ll check those out on the internet. Thanks
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Beautiful colours..
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Like ice-cream! 🍦
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So great that you found something wonderful to enjoy about Merida. The colours are gorgeous.
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Thank you, Peggy! I really did enjoy Merida and will definitely be going back. 😁
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The colors are beautiful, I am starting to see them in a different way. Thank you Kerry. 🙂
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You are most welcome, sweetie, and thank YOU!
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Beautiful candy colored buildings! Everything looks so much better with a bit of color! 😀
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Thank you and it does brighten our spirits!
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It’s remarkable how a splash of colour can transform what might otherwise be drab streets and buildings. Central America seems particularly good at it.
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Maybe it is part of their joie de vivre? I am a taupe girl at heart…
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I went to Merida last August and fall in love for the city, the people, the food and the colour are stunning and has such a rich and interesting history. Really enjoyed reading your post, sounds that you also had lots of fun 🙂 Ana xx
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It is a remarkably beautiful city, Ana and thank you for the comment. I can’t wait to go back and have my Pesos ready. Arriba!
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🙂
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