A little this & that from the media. • Sor Juana 100-peso bill wins banknote of the year award https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/sor-juana-100-peso-bill-wins-banknote-of-the-year-award/ • A Guide to Tipping In Mexico https://www.gettingstamped.com/tipping-in-mexico-guide/ • This ultra-white paint could make buildings much cooler https://www.cnn.com/style/article/ultra-white-paint-scli-intl-scn/index.html • The new Mexican Electronic Passport [……]
Today’s tip: Always crack eggs into a separate dish, as opposed to directly into your recipe mix– I had TWO bad eggs a couple of weeks ago–the first bad eggs I’ve ever gotten. Ever. And they were nasty. Beware of bad info from the internet. I’ve had a craving [……]
If you are ready for a break or just want to “chill” somewhere different, may I recommend Isla Holbox? A two-hour drive from Akumal will put you at Chiquila where you can catch a ride on a ferry. There are two ferry companies. One leaves on the hour and the [……]
There it is …… The new propane refill station is located immediately south of Chedraui on Hwy 307 at Puerto Aventuras. The extra wide road shoulder makes for easy access.
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2021/04/18/988385478/sunday-puzzle-vowel-replacement On-air Challenge: I’m going to read you some clues. The answer to each one is one of the words in the clue with its vowel sound changed. Example: What fish bite –> BAIT (the word “bite” with the long-I sound changed to [……]
Nesting Momma Turtles are Back! Just in time for Mother’s Day! The nesting season has begun…with a record breaking early, first attempt on April 9, 2021! The first nesting attempt was spotted by a past Volunteer-VT, Dave Loper. On April 19th, biologist José Luis Miranda, a seasoned Akumal Bay Beach [……]
Turtle Season 2021 officially begins today! Do your part!
Here’s what’s new in Akumal — we know who’s on the Hekab Be Library Board! Jennifer Smith, President; Marti Johnston, Kelly Maher, Redbeard, and Kathleen Allison (in CA) members. Lots of renovations are in the works: bathroom plumbing, steps to the hand washing faucets, tile flooring being laid, decorative sidewalk [……]
Thanks to Sharon and Steve, we have information to pass along about a fairly local car rental. Omar is located in Chan Chemuyil and will deliver and pick up the vehicles he rents. Very reasonable rates. All the contact info is on his card below.
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