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The Conscious Crocodile

September 20, 2017 0

The following essay is a guest contribution from Randy Fry of Randy’s Planet. My wife, Susan, claims to be afraid of  crocodiles. I find this charming, because it brings to exactly three the number of things I can name that Susan is afraid of.  The other two are bears, because she’s [……]

Events

Best of the Best, September 2017

September 8, 2017 0

Neither rain, snow, sleet or hail can keep people away from attending the Best of the Best, September 2017 event!  Actually, no snow, sleet, or hail (don’t think there ever has been!), but a threat of rain was in the offing.  And the cooler temperatures were happily welcomed as the [……]

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Vecinos Street Light Update

September 7, 2017 0

        Dear Neighbors: Vecinos has taken on many daunting project: Installing the underground water system Paving the main road Renovating the topes Installing street lighting. None of these projects would have been completed without your monetary support.  Akumal Norte receives no money from any governmental agencies. These [……]

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Best of the Best, August 2017

August 31, 2017 0

An enthusiastic crowd showed up for Best of the Best, August 2017, at La Buena Vida — many of the “usual suspects” as well as welcome visitors and owners who were here for their annual soirees.  Judges were Mary Henderson and Carly Flores; a special drawing for Cueva Vodka was [……]

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Hurricane Harvey Relief

August 31, 2017 0

Heard throughout Akumal this week was the phrase “we dodged the bullet” in reference to the fact that our “Harvey” passed over us as merely a tropical storm.  The TV photos of Hurricane Harvey in Texas are seemingly unreal, but we know from experience they are not.  Relief efforts are continuous [……]

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Towel Art Inspirations–The Cat

August 31, 2017 0

AkumalNow brings you a second inspiration of towel art — this time a cat.  (Last month’s issue featured a Towel Art Dog).  Over the years I have been intrigued when staying in hotels in different parts of the world by the towel art left on the bed–my first experience many [……]