News

Yoga Studio Must Move

November 9, 2017 1

  After 23 years in its second-floor aerie by the arch, Yoga en Akumal will cede its space to CEA in April 2018.  It’s hard to imagine the transition from incubator of intentions and gathering place where dreams find creative expression to security guard headquarters, but Santa Sofía, the director, [……]

Events

Mayan Garden Club Celebrates Day of the Dead

November 3, 2017 0

The Mayan Garden Club celebrated Day of the Dead with a party at Members’ home in Tulum and a tour of the Cemetery preparing for the November 1 day honoring children.   Vendors sold flowers and chocolate near the cemetery for placement on the graves. We saw one man who [……]

Events

4 Thanksgiving Menus

October 31, 2017 0

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Events

Halloween at La Buena Vida 2017

October 31, 2017 0

Another great Halloween fiesta at LBV —           ¡Thanks, Jamie, and staff!                         And the WINNERS are . . .   Other fiesta-ers . . .

Nature and Critters

MGC Tip: Golden Rain Tree

October 31, 2017 0

      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, [……]