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Bits & Pieces – January 2024

December 31, 2023 0

A little this & that from the media. • Will the ‘super peso’ weaken in 2024?https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/will-the-super-peso-weaken-in-2024/ • Cancún airport to get US $1.4B in upgrades over 5 years    https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/cancun-airport-billion-dollar-upgrade/ • A Maritime Route Between Yucatán and Cuba is in the Works https://yucatanmagazine.com/a-maritime-route-between-yucatan-and-cuba-is-in-the-works/ • Quintana Roo closes the year with [……]

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NPR Puzzle: Know the Middle to Solve the Riddle!

December 31, 2023 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ  https://www.npr.org/2022/07/17/1111886497/sunday-puzzle-know-the-middle-to-solve-the-riddle On-air challenge: I’m going to name something — like a state, state capital, flower, etc. You name something else in the same category as my thing that has the same number of letters as mine … and that starts and ends [……]

Akumal Foodie

3 Mexican Recipes (and secret tips) From My 99-year-old Abuelita

December 31, 2023 0

—by Mexico News Daily writer Gabriela Solís :   3 Mexican recipes (and secret tips) from my 99-year-old abuelita (mexiconewsdaily.com) My grandmother on my mother’s side will turn 100 years old in December and is the best cook I know. She married at 18, had 10 children, and spent over half [……]

Events

Christmas Eve Morning with Santa at Gilley’s Tequilaville.

December 31, 2023 0

Another successful Christmas Eve morning for Gilley at Tequilaville!  The children of Akumal met with Santa, were entertained with music and clowns, and goodies passed out by Gilley’s helpers.  Over 600 children received gifts this year.  We want to thank everyone who helped make this event happen again this year. [……]

Events

Best Shirt Friday – December 2023

December 31, 2023 0

Not too many people around on the first Friday of December.  Those who were here gathered at La Buena Vida as usual to catch up and meet a couple new residents.  The gents co-won the trophy for Best Shirt because they all  looked gorgeous! I’m pretty sure there will be a [……]

Interesting Facts

Seafloor Is Hot Enough to Melt Lead

December 31, 2023 0

It’s generally understood that ocean water gets colder the farther one gets from the warming rays of the sun, but there’s an exception. Hydrothermal vents can pump out fluids at temperatures above 700 degrees Fahrenheit — hot enough to melt lead. FACT or FIB:  A hydrothermal vent can remain active [……]

Akumal Foodie

Black Beans – Yes, They Are Magical

December 31, 2023 0

When it comes to pantry favorites, frijoles negros—black beans—have a permanent place in mine. They’re good tasting and good for you; inexpensive and easy, especially if you use the canned ones; and so versatile it’s kind of ridiculous.   Beans in general, and black beans in particular, are extremely healthy foods, [……]

Interesting Facts

Car Features You Didn’t Know You Had

December 31, 2023 0

Cars really have one job: Getting you from point A to point B. But there are plenty of conveniences that can make your journey a little easier — some obvious, some a little more subtle. Nothing’s a replacement for driving safely and watching the road, of course, but some features [……]

Events

Winter Solstice Sound Healing & Celebration

December 18, 2023 0

On December 21st, Janice will lead a celebration and healing through sound.  The venue is La Iguana Condos in  North Akumal,  beginning at 6:30 pm.   Please bring a yoga mat or blanket. Donation-based proceeds will go to a family in the Pueblo.