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Mr. New Yorker and the Ermita de Santa Isabel

Photo Source: Best of the Yucatan

 

Mr. New Yorker was an antique dealer, who spent most his time jetting to Paris to buy beautiful old things for his New York Shop.

 

He loved it.

 

 

Though several years ago, he stopped and changed directions. Moved to Mexico, bought old homes and restored them into holiday rentals.

 

 

 

Photo Source: Best of the Yucatan

 

Amongst remolding and creating a life abroad Mr. New Yorker started reading my blog.

He missed France.

And saw that I had a brocante bug for old things.

It struck a cord, and he would peek into my blog without ever utter a word.

Sneaky guy!

 

 

 

Photo Source: Best of the Yucatan

 

 

When Chelsea went to do an internship in Mexico City, Mr. New Yorker broke his silence in a big way, he wrote and said,

"…. I have a place you can stay if you want to come to Yucatan."

 

 

Photo Source Ermita de Santa Isabel.

 

 

I can tell you this, I was faster than Speedy Gonzales in my response.

"Muchas gracias! ¡Sí! Voy a venir!" (I translated, "Thank you very much, I'm coming!" in Google traslate as I know two words in Spanish, "Burritos, por favor." French was hard enough, and I was kicked out of my French class in High School because I was "Nul". Furthermore my Parents, Grandparents, most of my Aunts and Uncles, and a few cousins Chris included, spoke Portuguese. I only learned words such as , "Fart, Melon Head, Onion Head, Drawer, Underwear, a What-cha-ma-call-it, and how to count to ten."

 

 

Photo Source Ermita de Santa Isabel.

 

But Mr. New Yorker doesn't mind, he is an American who loves antiques, loves France, lives in Mexico and has invited us to stay with him.

 

 

 

Photo Source Ermita de Santa Isabel.

I asked what I could bring him in return for his kindess. He replied, "I love old linen."

Right up my alley!

We are going to Mr. New Yorker's for Easter week!! And his Easter Basket is gonna be stuffed silly with old linens from France. Two suitcases full. French Husband and I are gonna be naked as our suitcases will be stuffed with linens… I guess we could make togas out of old sheets.

 

 

Photo Source: Best of Yucatan

 

 

I might never come back.

Seriously.

What is there not to love?

It seems Mr. New Yorker finds antiques too.

Oh God if we go antiquing, eat burritos and listen to Salsa music….

 

 

Photo Source: Best of Yucatan

 

 

Honestly, I am never go to stop blogging.

Even if I ran out of things to say.

Look at all the amazing people, places and things it has given to me.

Thank you forever and ever.

 

 

Photo Source: Mr. New Yorker.

 

 

Mr New Yorker I cannot wait to met you, talk your ears off, and hug you tightly.

"Muchas gracias! ¡Sí! Voy a venir!"

 

 

 

Comments

40 responses to “Mr. New Yorker and the Ermita de Santa Isabel”

  1. Jackie

    So this is why you won’t be in France when I am there? Don’t blame you-lucky you! Have a ball, adios! Do you need someone to stay at your place while you’re gone??? You know you always have an open invitation to stay in southeastern Massachusetts in the middle of no where…

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  2. Monica

    Hi Corey, I just noticed your Google translater button and had it do you blog in French. A hoot! Bisous and enjoy your stay in Mexico, we just got back and I am going through maragarita and seviche withdrawal. Monica

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  3. Natacha

    You are so lucky, that place looks amazing!

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  4. everton terrace

    Now, if ever there was a place that could lure someone away from France, this looks like it. Serious swooning going on over here. I am anxious to see the treasure hunting!!!

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  5. Sheala

    Have a WONDERFUL time! What a great gift!!!!!!

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  6. Merisi in Wien *trying to break the barrier*

    Oh my goodness, there are dreams we never hear of before they happen!
    All the images are pure temptation, but the last one: here I come, running, ready to jump! 🙂
    Can’t wait to see the pictures with you and Yann in French Linen Togas!

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  7. Massilianana

    Sounds promising ! You’re going to have a great time with all those pleasures combined ! I love the bed in the first picture and above all, the pink patio: sooo nice !!!

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  8. Beachy

    What a fabulous treat for you and your family, Corey! I’m still feasting on your Venice posts… and now we get to move on to the Yucatan!
    (PS – I think it’s funny how we grow up in a family speaking their native tongues… seems you know the Portuguese words for “melon head” and “onion head” — I was brought up in a Lithuanian-speaking family and we kids knew the words for “cabbage head”!) 🙂

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  9. deborah

    How grand! I think adventure just knows how to find you! And you know how to tell it so well!

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  10. Kathie B

    Wow, Corey, YOU sure got the last laugh on your HS French teacher!

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  11. Eileen @ Passions to Pastry

    All I can say is, this place looks absolutely breathtaking! What a glorious Easter holiday you will have!

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  12. susan

    Yum. I can’t wait for your travel posts. Is Mr. New Yorker available? We could all be happy campers.

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  13. Ann

    Nice invitation. You will have a lovely time as people in Mexico have such an open and dancing heart. Unless one has been down there and tasted it, it is hard to imagine just how wonderful and fun Mexico is. We went to Puerto Vallarta and it was DH’s first trip to Mexico. He enjoyed it so much! Of course in college I spent every Spring Break in Mazatlan, Guyamas and Rocky Point….oh what fun! Enjoy, can’t wait to see your pictures.

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  14. Brenda L. from TN.

    WOW! What a fabulous invitation! You will have a marvelous time! Can’t wait to see what you take Mr New Yorker and can’t wait to see what you buy!
    Have mucho fun and be sure to take mucho pictures! Adios!
    (My Spanish class experience sounds much like your French class one…LOL!)

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  15. Jeni

    Oh Corey, you are speaking our language! You are going to love the Colonial charm of Merida, with its Sisal plantions and old world charm. We have wonderful memories of our Mexico adventures with the kids. We did a “mayan tour of all the old ruins across Mexico, some were not even on the map. We rented a VW bug convertible, piled the three kids in the back and had a wonderful adventure exploring caves, swimming in cinotes and hiking up to to top of Mayan temples. I hope you get to go to Tulum,although touristy now, still a cool bohemian laid back village. The beaches in the nature preserve are awesome. There is great vegetarian food too. I know you will so enjoy seeing Chelsea! Happy Travels.

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  16. Kimberly

    Smiling and excited for you! Blessings, Kimberly
    P.S. Mr. New Yorker do you need anything from North Idaho by chance? 🙂

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  17. martina

    Ooh la la! Muy bueno. That looks like a wonderful place to vacation at. Oh dear Mexican brocantes would be interesting. I’m anxious to read your stories and see the photos.
    I only know a few Norwegian expressions. My grandfather taught me how to say go piddle (go pah dough)so my dog could know commands in a few languages.

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  18. Amy Kortuem – Mankato, Minnesota

    Thank YOU Corey, for creating this lovely, warm, welcoming, inspiring space for us all to gather. And to fall in love with you! I hope you have the wonderful-est trip to Mexico.
    (“Fart” is a good word to know in ANY language…)

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  19. Jeni

    I checked our Mr New Yorker’s website. What fabulous properties! These guys are amazingly talented, and obviously generous. You are going to have a one of a kind experience, and a real plus to have him to share his Mexico. I would love to sneak in your suitcase. Can’t wait for your pictures and stories of adventures!

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  20. Beatnheart

    Holy crappamoley! Off you go again ya lucky Amiga! What’s Yann retired or something? Do youse guys ever stay home? Do you detect a undercurrent of jealousy? Do youn need someone to water your plants and take in your mail whirl your away?

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  21. Tongue in Cheek

    Hi Jackie
    Oh sorry, Sophie our good friend stays at our house when we are gone.
    http://willows95988.typepad.com/tongue_cheek/2011/02/up-up-and-away.html
    xx

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  22. La Contessa

    YOU are very lucky indeed!Looks like a HACIENDA to die for………….I missed his web-site, but another comment said she had taken a peek.I’ll go back and check it out!Cant wait for the photos!
    Ps.When you come home look for a magazine called WHERE WOMEN COOK spring issue……….page 94.THAT’s ME IN MY COCINA………you will enjoy!xoxox

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  23. Paulita

    Blogging does have its rewards, and no one deserves it more than you, Corey. You have opened up worlds, and your home, for many bloggers. So go relax in Mexico! I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award on my blog. I know some bloggers don’t accept awards, but I wanted to give you a heads up. Here’s My Blog

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  24. Laurie SF

    Your passport runneth over 😉

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  25. natalie thiele

    Perfect! What a gorgeous, gorgeous retreat. When Corey gets a treat we all get to share in it. I look forward to the many photos and stories.
    How do you say, “Tongue In Cheek” in Spanish? Mr. New Yorker’s style looks very compatible with yours.

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  26. Laura

    I’m getting jealous . . .
    have a terrific time!!! !!Felicidades!!

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  27. Tica

    Hi Laurie
    Your comin’ to visit the day I arrive back home!
    I am so excited.
    BTW I had to add extra pages in my passport last year.
    C

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  28. Zosia

    Don’t forget the margaritas 🙂

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  29. Tica

    Hi BH
    Our friend Sophie stays at our house when we are gone. Yann and I work at home (the internet is a new world, and you can work anywhere with it.) So though we go away often, we still work.
    C

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  30. Franca Bollo

    Wish I had been your kid! The cenotes are very cool.

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  31. Franca Bollo

    I’m booking my stay at Ermita de Santa Isabel in Mérida even if I have to go by myself. If I had a dream house in mind, EdSI may just be it.
    And, por favor señora Coco Puff, could you forward your flight info? ¡Gracias!

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  32. Jenna

    How generous of him, enjoy yourselves and have a margarita for us.

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  33. Beverly

    Life is very kind to you Corey. If only half of us were so lucky. Enjoy your visit, while the rest of us daydream of such a happy life. x

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  34. Kiki

    how VERY wonderful….. you DO have extremely generous friends but then you’re a truly exceptional person too! So say THANK YOU to Mr New Yorker from all of us and enjoy your stay.
    I stayed in Mexico many, many years ago, but only for 7 days and on the day we wanted to travel on to Yucatan, I got so violently ill that I had to stay at the hotel until I was strong enough to travel back to the US where we left our bus… So this incredible ‘land’ is still on my ‘would love to travel’ list!
    I got totally lost in all the brilliant blogs/offers/links of your new friend. I learned everything on sewerage systems and I only wish I would have known all that before we tackled OUR toilet problems last summer….. :))))))
    Oh, I’m learning something new every day of my life, Corey! Gros bisous
    Kiki

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  35. Irina

    You are going to have a wonderful time!!! What a place!

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  36. Gracie

    I can completely understand if you won’t be back at the end of the week!!

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  37. Paula S In New Mexico

    Is it a large place? We could all meet you there.

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  38. Laurie SF

    Can’t wait to talk late into the night..
    My cups runneth over with excitement!!!!

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  39. Franca Bollo

    Your car and driver will meet you at SFO on the 18th. Look for someone holding a sign that reads, “Madame Coco Puff” as you exit customs.

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  40. Marilyn

    Wonderful! Have fun discovering new places and meeting Mr. New Yorker.

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