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US to Mexico Ferry Update

October 31, 2015 0
Here’s a US to Mexico ferry update for those of you who don’t receive the news directly:   “Many of you are asking about the ferry service so here is the latest. Unfortunately there is no good news. The Cuba situation is on hold due to issues with the Cuban [……]
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We might need a sewer system in Akumal. . .

October 31, 2015 2
  In 2009 a study was made by Sheela Varma for a thesis on existing local sewage treatment.  At that time, it looked as if we might need a sewer system in Akumal,  or at least repairs and/or upgrades to current septic facilities.   Quoting from Varma’s Abstract:   “Wastewater management is major concern in the Yucatan Peninsula, [……]
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Yal Ku Lagoon Info

October 31, 2015 0
Yal Ku Lagoon is still a strong tourist attraction in North Akumal.  And residents and property owners are active snorkelers here as well.   The hours of operation are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and they don’t plan to change for high season. Admission is listed in $US :  Adults – $14,  Children [……]
Events

Festival de la Tortuga 2015

October 31, 2015 0
The 13th Festival de la Tortuga was a spectacle indeed! After rain delayed the festival one week, the sun shone for three days on activities at Xcacel, Tulum, Akumal Bay, and Akumal Pueblo. The festival opened on Xcacel beach with sand sculpture contests for the children and a baby turtle release [……]
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Nothing Stops This Smile!

October 31, 2015 0
Nothing stops this smile from one of Akumal’s favorite sons, Lazaro Colli Sanchez.  Lazaro has greeted all so warmly over the years as we stop in the Lol Ha Beach Bar–always kind and always with a smile that won’t quit.  This Akumal treasure is soon retiring and reprinted here with permission from Lydia [……]
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Gala Fundraising Dinner Benefits Akumal Ambulance

October 31, 2015 0
Marieke Brown (who is spearheading the fundraising) wrote us a letter to recap the fundraising and state of the Ambulance. Hello wonderful Akumal community!!! Following on from the Akumal Ambulance fundraiser dinner at Turtle Bay Cafe on Saturday night, most of you will already know that the dinner was sold out, [……]
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So–What’s in a Name, You Ask?

October 31, 2015 0
So–What’s in a name, you ask?  Many – unlike Juliet – will answer, “Everything!”  It defines us and our actions, and in Akumal and the Riviera Maya we are presented with names of  things of which many of us know very little.  This writer is limited in language skills: English, yes; [……]
Akumal Foodie

The Akumal Foodie: Mango and Almond Trifle

October 30, 2015 0
–Mentioned in some of the older Mexican cookbooks of the mid-1800s, this Mango and Almond Trifle dessert is equally as satisfying today, and particularly offers a lighter touch after a spicy meal. Divided into four major steps (each with sub-steps) and from the repertoire of Lunita Restaurant is Mango and [……]
Sharks in the Bay?
Nature and Critters

Sharks in the Bay???

October 28, 2015 1
Catchy title, huh? In the past few months we have had a couple of readers submit “shark sightings” in Half Moon Bay. Our wonderful readers care about the facts, so they provided some photos for us to launch an investigation.  Are there sharks in the bay? We put on our research [……]
Nature and Critters

Nothing Stops the Mayan Garden Club

October 24, 2015 1
Guest Contribution by Marguerite of the Mayan Garden Club The hearty souls of the Mayan Garden Club trekked through the rains on an adventure to find great bargains and authentic art works on the road to Coba. After dodging pigs and dogs in the road, the crew stopped at the [……]