Unique souvenirs of Isla Mujeres!

Iconic location on Isla - great for photos!

Displays of delicate sea-glass jewelry, stacks of quirky hand-painted signs, decorating accessories, greeting cards, and hand-crafted clothing overflowed the tables that vendors had set up in the municipal plaza in Centro.

A great souvenir - bilingual book

This month, the Artists' Fair was held on the first Friday of the month, instead of the first Thursday – that being New Year's Day this year. 

Since the all-night New Year's Eve party in Centro didn't wrap up until late in the morning, not many vendors or customers would have been able or willing to attend an art fair.

On Friday afternoon, Lawrie and I packed up a stack of books, a display table, chairs, tablecloths, banners and assorted other paraphernalia to set up our booth at the fair. 

Island Girl hand-painted fun signs

It reminded us of when we were still working for a living, attending big conventions and trade shows, lugging in heavy boxes and display items. 

 At least here the location is small and intimate, and we didn't have far to walk. We even planned ahead this time and had a small two-wheel hand-truck for the heavier items.

Souvenir-hunting tourists and locals.

The fair was busy with friends and tourists, cruising around to examine the various displays. 

Several local restaurants had samples of their food for sale at ten pesos a taste. Barlito's, Gringo Burgers, Sonny's Pizza and Due Torri were some of the ones that we noticed - serving up yummy samples of wings, fries, burger bites, pizza, lasagna, and even apple pie. The idea was a big hit with the roving crowd.

Lior, Isabel and Maya - young fans!

In our location, we enjoyed a steady stream of fans dropping by to say hello, or to purchase our book: The Adventures of Thomas the Cat – Las Aventuras de Tomás el Gato. 

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the storyline of this first book, it begins with our adoption of a tiny stray kitten and ends on Isla Mujeres with the grown-up Thomas making friends with a number of the local animals. 

Written in both English and Spanish, it makes a unique souvenir of your vacation to Isla Mujeres, and is a purrfect gift for the youngsters in your life. 

Sandra, Yesterday's News handmade items

One charming young lady by the name of Isabel stopped by to inform me that she owned a copy of the book and had read it all by herself, several times. Impressive! Being avid readers ourselves, it makes us smile to know that youngsters still enjoy reading.

The second book, The Adventures of Thomas and Sparky, is underway.  (I have ideas for many more books in the series.) Now, if I could only convince Thomas to do personal appearances.

Brenda LaMonica, Eileen Regn, Isla Animals

Whatever your preference for a souvenir or a keepsake, the Artists' Fair is a great location to find that special item, for you or a friend.

Hasta luego, Lawrie, Lynda, Sparky, and Thomas the Cat

Isla Mujeres Mystery Series

Death in the Vineyards Mysteries

The Adventures of Thomas and Sparky