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July Attack of the Dreaded SARGAZO

July 29, 2015 0

The July ATTACK of the DREADED SARGAZO So how many names does the dreaded, nasty SEAGRASS have now-it started as Sargassum, then Sargasso, now Sargazo or Kelp-whatever you want to call I think we all agree most of us call it NASTY! It can smell terrible, it looks terrible, creates [……]

Mayan Garden Club Tip of the Month

July 29, 2015 0

Here’s a Mayan Garden Club tip for growing a pineapple from a pineapple — Next time you bring home a pineapple, keep the top and grow another! Here are the steps: Buy a pineapple and cut off the top leaves with about one inch of fruit. Plant the pineapple in the [……]

The Journey of the Sargassum

July 29, 2015 1

The following essay is taken from with permission from the author. The Journey of the Sargassum There is a sea on the Planet Earth which has no shores. It is over two million square miles in size, and it is completely distinct from its surrounding waters both oceanographically and ecologically. It supports [……]

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The Akumal Foodie – Mexican Flan

July 26, 2015 0

This month we have another great entry by local chef Daveed Placencia of Daveed Personal Chef Service. As noted last month, cooking is an imprecise process. There are just too many variables to stress out about the exact temperature or time of something. Cooking is more of an art and [……]

Vecinos de Akumal Norte Update, 1 July 2015

July 2, 2015 0

Vecinos de Akumal Norte Update, 1 July 2015 Projects are moving forward, according to a Vecinos spokesperson. One of the ongoing undertakings is the ordering of North Akumal. Our area is still a subdivision, which prevents us from accessing services available to legitimate communities. So this ordering will integrate North [……]

Best Shirt June, 2015

July 1, 2015 0

Best Shirt June, 2015 was another fun evening as locals and tourists gathered at LolHa Beach Bar the first Friday of the month. While some preening and parading did occur, it was an evening to meet friends and play catch-up on local events and extend greetings. Mary Henderson welcomed Lisa Evans and Lu [……]

July Dates to Remember

July 1, 2015 0

July Dates to Remember

What’s New in Akumal

July 1, 2015 0

——————————————- Kiwi, a new Akumal business, brings a dash of pizazz with its offerings of stylish beach clothing for women, men, and kids. Owner and Manager, Coralie, hosted an open house in the newly refurbished space between the restaurants of Cueva and Turtle Bay on Saturday 27 June 2015. [……]

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Comings & Goings for June 2015

July 1, 2015 1

The following people were spotted in and around Akumal–Comings & Goings–during June 2015. It’s a pleasure to welcome returnees as well as bid an adios to those who have returned North: Sam and Sharon Goby Ron and Sherry Stern Tom and Judy Baxter returned North Arlene and Richard Pargot [……]

The Akumal Foodie – Enchiladas

July 1, 2015 0

This month we have a fantastic item submitted to us by local chef Daveed Placencia of Daveed Personal Chef Service. Cooking is an imprecise process. There are just too many variables to stress out about the exact temperature or time of something. Think of cooking as more like an art [……]