Nov. 22, 2016:
So much of Yucatan goes unseen.
So much of Yucatan is covered by deceptive … or drab exteriors.
but even the stoniest looks melt into smiles, with a warm “Bax ka‘wali “ …**
The same goes for Yucatecan homes.
Want a peek behind the facadas ? … a look behind the locked doors?
Some of the warmest, most beautiful spaces are cloaked in drab exteriors.
The same way a simple greeting in Maya, “Bax ka‘wali“ , provides an key~entré
into Yucatecan’s minds, clicking on this link, opens a way into some Yucatecan homes
If you like the video tour & the people, check out the website of what the US Consulate is calling “Merida’s best NGO” …
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**”Bax ka‘wali “ is informal Maya for: ” What’s goin’ on ? ”
The standard reply is “Not much…” “Mix bah”
The point is most Meridadanos do not know Maya, but they know that “Bax ka‘wali “ is a greeting (mistankenly imagining it means “Como esta”)
… but “Bax ka‘wali “ + a smile … opens doors … and opens minds, even when
they don’t know much Maya.
Want to learn a few basic Maya phrases?
Bridging the Gaps (Learning Maya)
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YucaLandia/Surviving Yucatan.
© Steven M. Fry
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