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Month: October 2017
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Halloween at La Buena Vida 2017
Another great Halloween fiesta at LBV — ¡Thanks, Jamie, and staff! And the WINNERS are . . . Other fiesta-ers . . .
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What’s New Around Akumal
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Nature and Critters
MGC Tip: Golden Rain Tree
Golden Rain Tree The Golden Rain tree is a beautiful graceful, tall tree. In late spring and summer it is covered with yellow blossoms, and in autumn and winter, graceful paper lanterns dangle. The flowers are on a hanging stalk about 12-18 inches long and bloom usually in the summer months. Golden Rains are hardy, thriving in the tough urban environment and an wide range of soil conditions. Flowers usually appear after the third year, though sometimes sooner. The tree grows up to 40 feet in height and has a spread of 35 feet, so it provides a lot of shade. Because of its size, [……]
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People
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Medical Equipment and Supplies Available
I fully admit that I’m a Baby Boomer. Along with that comes some wisdom, great times, and the need for some extras to make life easier. After a conversation with a friend who is on oxygen, I started to think… Where can people on vacation get health equipment. With that [……]
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New Vet in Town
We have a vet clinic in Akumal! In mid-October Dra. Arlette Torres-Enriquez Eyssautier opened her vet shop Petventiva for consults, vaccinations, health certificates, de-parasite meds, flea and tic treatments. Doctora will also make non-urgent house calls. The clinic also sells pet food and pet accessories and is located in Akumal Pueblo, on [……]
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Kenya
Oddly interesting that people need to be coached on how to spot the lie . . .