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Bits & Pieces – August 2021

July 31, 2021 0

   A little this and that from the media. • Mexican Archaeologists Forced to Bury an Unusual Discovery Made in Old Aztec Capital    https://www.sciencealert.com/mexican-archaeologists-to-rebury-unusual-discovery-made-in-old-aztec-capital • Sargassum Arrival in Quintana Roo Expected to Declinehttps://www.travelpulse.com/news/impacting-travel/sargassum-arrival-in-quintana-roo-expected-to-decline.html • New Tulum Airport and Train From Cancun Will Connect Tourism Hotspots  https://thecancunsun.com/new-tulum-airport-and-train-from-cancun-will-connect-tourism-hotspots/ ♦  During the visit [……]

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Ask Allyn . . . Fish Tacos Sauce — & More

July 31, 2021 0

From the desk of Allyn:    Today’s tip:  Always read the ingredients in any pre-packaged food product. Remember, they are in order of concentration, i.e. the most first. A good example would be the locally common boxed fruit juices — it reads: water, sugar, concentrated fruit juice, several unpronounceable items [……]

Akumal Foodie

Akumal Foodie at The Daddy Pizza

July 31, 2021 0

Interested in trying a new pizza place?  The Daddy Pizza, located in the first block on the right off the bridge into Akumal Pueblo (a few doors down from Tequilaville), has been open a few months now. Hours are 1-10:30pm  daily.  Service is take-out, or phone in your order  [984-308-3302 [……]

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NPR Sunday Puzzle: 7 Famous Letters

July 31, 2021 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2021/06/13/1005890820/sunday-puzzle-7-famous-letters On-air challenge: Every answer today is a famous person, past or present, whose last name has 7 letters. I’ll give you a word or phrase that contains those letters in left-to-right order (not consecutively) and a hint to that person. You name [……]

Tourist FYI

El Meco Archaeological Site

July 31, 2021 0

                      If you’re looking for an interesting day trip and enjoy exploring ruins, El Meco might be just for you. Located 8 kilometers north of Cancun,  this small site can be viewed with ease.  Even though the area is located [……]

Nature and Critters

Spices & Herbs: Is There a Difference?

July 31, 2021 0

Herbs vs. Spices: Do You Know The Difference? While herbs are not necessarily strong or overpowering, and spices do not necessarily mean hot & spicy, both add texture, flavor, aroma and color to a dish.  Herbs add subtle flavor to a dish while spices are packed with flavor.  With spices, [……]

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Hurricane Evacuation Checklist

July 31, 2021 0

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June through 30 November, más o menos, with the peak occurring in August and September. Authorities have created a storm checklist to help residents and visitors be ready to evacuate, if it comes to that. Make sure your passport is up to date. Enroll [……]

Health

Arthritis and Chiropractic

July 31, 2021 0

Arthritis may affect nearly everyone over 45 years of age.  By definition arthritis is the inflammation of joints in the body.  It can be part of a disease process such as rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis, or it can be the result of damage to joints due to the aging process, [……]