Nature and Critters

¡Tierra Despierta!

May 31, 2024 0

Young Mexican artists united to raise awareness about the environmental issues  in Quintana Roo’s underground flooded cave systems  due to the poor sewage treatments in hotels and pueblos and unconscious tourism. This short film narrates the story of how our mother Earth, in the blink of an eye, loses her [……]

People

In Memoriam: William “Memo” James Essy

May 31, 2024 0

“Memo” Essy died on April 15, 2024 in Lake Wales, FL.  Memo and his wife Marcy were pioneers in the early days of Akumal.  They so enjoyed it here.  His friends  in Akumal and in the surrounding areas will miss Memo.  We were happy to see Memo here in Akumal [……]

Nature and Critters

Sky Excitement for June 2024

May 31, 2024 0

The next planetary alignment – the Planet Parade – will happen on June 3, 2024. “In the early morning from the last week in May through June 4 you can see Saturn in the southeast, Mars in the east and the moon, all forming what appears to be a line and visible [……]

Nature and Critters

New Regs for Dogs Entering U.S.

May 31, 2024 0

CDC issues regulations to control the entry of dogs into the United States from other countries. These rules apply to all dogs, including puppies, service animals, and dogs that left the United States and are returning. They also apply whether you are a U.S. citizen, legal U.S. resident, or foreign [……]

Tourist FYI

Xalmar Beach Club

May 31, 2024 0

A couple of Sundays ago, my neighbors and I tried the Xalmar Beach Club, located on beautiful Xpu-Ha beach.  The entrance is located right before the Catalonia Hotel, just before the wall.  There’s tons of parking with only a short walk to the beach.  A reservation is necessary.  Opening at [……]

Interesting Facts

1001 (or several) Uses for Coffee Grounds

May 31, 2024 0

Most of us have leftover coffee grounds every morning.  Have you ever wondered what you could do with them other than tossing them in the trash?  It turns out there are ways to put them to good use. Boost you compost pile: Adding used coffee grounds and paper coffee filters [……]

Akumal Foodie

New Ways to Use Mole

May 31, 2024 0

Mole is great, but its use in Mexican food can often be very traditional. Push the boundaries of what is possible with some of our alternative mole recipes. (sunbasket) Mole, a rich and complex sauce deeply embedded in Mexican culture, stands as a culinary “sacred cow” for many reasons. Historically, [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – June 2024

May 31, 2024 0

A little this & that from the media. • Mexico’s 2024 General Election: What to Know https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/americas/mexico-2024-general-election.html?smid=nytcore-android-share • Mayan Museum of Cancun opens temporary mask exhibit     https://riviera-maya-news.com/mayan-museum-of-cancun-opens-temporary-mask-exhibit/2024.html • How the agave is helping wild pumas return to Guanajuato https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexico-living/how-the-agave-helps-wild-pumas-return-to-guanajuato/ • Quintana Roo is among the best places to visit [……]

Health

Is Shrimp Good for You? It’s Complicated

May 31, 2024 0

Americans aren’t particularly enthusiastic about seafood. We eat less than half of what a Japanese or Indonesian person does. Less than a third of the average Icelander.  But there is one big exception: shrimp.  Our appetite for the fat little crustacean has increased for decades, with the average American now eating [……]