– Many of us have dreamed of living in Akumal, but in July one very special dream came true in these turquoise waters and white beaches. A special young girl’s wish of learning and working with the turtles was made possible with the help of Make a Wish Foundation and others. Jessi [……]
News Flash ……………………….. Best Shirt takes a holiday! The holiday period extends over the months of August, September, and October. This event is in its 10th year and has become an Akumal institution – definitely the place to be on the first Friday of each month! So, guys and gals, make [……]
Alert reader Lee Johnson writes — Could you please give us more info on what happened with all the sargassum: has it washed away? still there? still polluting the clarity of the lagoon? Below are two photos taken 31 July 2016 on Half Moon Bay. In the pic looking [……]
Dear Members, We’re almost there! By the end of next week the road will be completed except for one short 50 meter stretch. This will require 20 more skids of adocreto brick, fill materials, and four weeks of hand labor. That’s it. We are trying so hard to have it [……]
An interesting season for turtles this year in July. Normally by July the Loggerheads have come ashore and laid their eggs, leaving only the Green/Blanca turtles to nest on our beaches. This year the Loggerheads are still coming in with the Green/Blancas! Having a large presence of Loggerheads is very exciting for the CEA Tortuga [……]
June’s Best Shirt was another rousing success, yet characterized by some unusual weather. The wind was fierce and sand kept getting everywhere–into the drinks, into your hair, ans sticking to exposed areas! The Cheymuil crowd even took refuge in the south part of the Beach Bar for more protection. Judges [……]
You are cordially invited to the Akumal Ambulance Fundraiser Dinner! Where: TURTLE BAY CAFE, PLAZA UKANA, AKUMAL. When: THURSDAY AUGUST 11, 2016 @ 6.30pm Why: In Mexico, the government do not provide ambulances. In the event of an emergency, the Cruz Roja Mexicana (Mexican Red Cross) is the only [……]
The Problem This election cycle in the United States is a very interesting one, to say the least. Both major party candidates have low levels of trust and under 50% approval ratings. This is leading many people to say that they will vote for the “lesser of two evils.” But [……]
A nice dessert submission from Taverna Akumal. Fried Sweet Milk Ingredients: 1 quart whole milk 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 4 eggs, beaten 2 egg yolks, beaten lemon zest breadcrumbs (Panko is good) vanilla bean Canola oil Procedure: Boil the milk, then slowly add the flour. Stir with a wooden [……]
As a throwback in honor of our legacy publication we decided to post a little piece listing all of the obscure, worthless, and appropriately under-appreciated days in August. What day should we christen International Akumal Day?! 1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day – Created by someone who made Raspberry Cream Pies 1 [……]
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