August 2016 - AkumalNow

Huge Success! – Akumal Ambulance Fundraiser

August 31, 2016 0

From Marieke Brown, guiding light of the Akumal Ambulance project — RESULTS OF THE RED CROSS FUNDRAISER DINNER IN AKUMAL THIS MONTH The Red Cross dinner in Akumal this month was a fantastic success, raising $82,413 mx, which is an increase over the $66,000 pesos that we raised at the last dinner. On [……]

Aw–Shucks!!!!

August 31, 2016 0

As astute readers know, Best Shirt is on Holiday until November 4th. Watch for upcoming details in AkumalNow!

CEA Turtle Season- August 2016

August 31, 2016 0

August has been a busy time and also a difficult time for the Tortugueros. The Blanca/Green mommas that normally visit our beaches starting in June, were later this season and have come in force! Reports of 16 Blancas on Akumal Sur in one night, 7 on Playa Tortuga in 45 minutes [……]

The Akumal Foodie – Spaghetti All’Amatriciana

August 31, 2016 0

A great submission from Taverna Akumal. This is a special recipe as the amatriciana sauce was born in the town of Amatrice, Italy. This is the town that was hit very hard by the recent earthquake. Spaghetti All’Amatriciana (serves 4) Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 oz thinly sliced guanciale [……]

Events

Mayan Garden Club Plans

August 30, 2016 0

MAYAN GARDEN CLUB PLANS FOR FALL AND SPRING Members of the MGC have an exciting fall and spring ahead. Here’s a preview — 15 September, 2pm we will go to Bev’s casa in Sirenis to explore the hotel vivero and party around the pool. 27 October, 3pm we will go to [……]

Brownouts: Unplug!!!

August 30, 2016 0

Brownouts occur when there is a reduction in the supply of electricity. For example, we normally have enough voltage for our needs, then all the A/Cs are cranked and oops, brownout. Or perhaps one of CFE’s cuchillos blows out and the remaining sources aren’t sufficient to handle the full demand. [……]

Out Our Back Door – Wasps

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September 2016 Compliments of Mayan Garden Club Wasps feed their larvae with insects, so they can be beneficial to gardens by controlling insect pests and pollinating plants. However, given that wasps are aggressive and their sting can cause an allergic reaction, you may want to keep them away from certain [……]

Akumal Ambulance: Need and Funding

August 30, 2016 0

From Marieke Brown, guiding light of the Akumal Ambulance project — The need for an ambulance in Akumal is simple: The geographic location of Akumal in relation to the nearest Red Cross delegations means that in the event of an emergency it takes the Red Cross at least 30 mins to [……]

Chechen and Chaca Trees

August 30, 2016 2

Mayan Garden Club September Tip of the Month If you travel anywhere in the Yucatan and Riviera Maya jungle areas, you will eventually run into the Chechen tree and the nearby growing Chaca tree. The Chechen tree has black sap that seeps out of the grayish trunk , however, several [……]

Akumal Artist Residency Events

August 30, 2016 0

Information from Kim at AkumalArtistResidency: Join us— THIS WEDNESDAY!!! 8/31 1–5 pm Open studio/Meet the Artists! Calvin Babich is a sculptor from the U.S. He will be building cairns on the ocean and will also be carving a big piece of stone he had delivered to the jungle! Emma [……]