Jul 15, 2010 0
Narayan Ghiotti and I met with Gualberto Cazanova in Noh-Bec, Quintana Roo to talk about the next phase of the “pixan” project. Narayan will be working with Gualberto in the field (literally) and it will be an opportunity for learning and exchange. I’m very pleased with this connection and happy to see this greeted with so much enthusiasm.
Feb 16, 2009 0
During this research trip we worked between 8 – 14 hours a day. Research site locations varied – some 1 to 2 hours from Carrillo. We drove 1211 kilometers or 752 miles – some of this on bumpy dirt roads. We had no major run-ins with topes (speedbumps), dogs or people on the road, and overall a very healthy, happy, and productive trip. Here’s an overview of the schedule:
friday Leave for Mexico; Arrive Cancún; Dinner in Playa del Carmen – introduction to the tourism context; Drive to Felipe Carrillo Puerto
saturday Artisan Workshop with woodworkers from the Mendoza and Aguilar workshops part 1, Noh-Bec
sunday Artisan Workshop part 2, Noh-Bec; visit Gualberto Casanova and organic farm project
monday Overview of artisan projects with Elsa Torres and Basilio Velasquez, Offices of U´yo´olché
tuesday Fieldwork in Buena Vista: artisan workshops of Celso and Audimaro
wednesday Attend inauguration meeting of Kuxtal Sian Ka’an collective brand.
thursday Tour of Caste War Museum in Tihosuco; Meeting with natural medicine producer Graciana Uicab Canul.
friday Workday – proposal writing.
saturday Tourism research: 1/2 group to Playa del Carmen and 1/2 group to Chichén Itzá, Visit to Hammock and wood workshops
sunday Return to UF via Orlando and JetBlue.
— Maria
