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Akumal Foodie – Red Salsa from LBV
The Foodie has the recipe – sort of – for the red salsa served with chips at La Buena Vida in North Akumal. The ingredients are tomatoes, onions, chile serrano, cilantro, and salt. How much of each you use will depend on your personal preference. What makes this salsa different and special [……]
Nature and Critters
CEA Turtle Season – October 2016
Although the season comes to an end, the work continues for the tortuga team. Many nests hatching on the beaches means many nests to be cleaned in preparation for the 14th Annual Festival de la Tortuga Marina and the XVI Taller Regional, a 3-day workshop and educational seminar for the Tortugueros [……]
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14th Festival de la Tortuga Marina a Great Success
The 14th Festival de la Tortuga Marina was held Oct 21-23, with the opening ceremony at Xcacel, then Saturday all day in the domo of Akumal pueblo. The closing ceremony took place on Sunday in Tulum at Concha Maya. The event was opened by newly elected officials of Tulum and other special [……]
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Mayan Garden Club: Day of the Dead Outing
Reminder to Gardeners: See you at the Day of the Dead Exploration meeting on Tuesday at 3pm. We will explore the Tulum Cemetery, then celebrate at the home of Muriel and Lea. Come join us to see the customs and celebrations. The preparations for the holiday are in full swing. [……]
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What to do when the unthinkable happens . . .
Lots of us who spend time in the greater Akumal community are of a certain age . . . which begs the question – What do I do if the unthinkable happens! Our pal Shirley faced just that dreadful circumstance last season when her husband died here at Sirenis. We [……]
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“Best Shirt” Returns – with Tweaks!
The Best Shirt Event returns on November 4, 2016 – with some tweaks. As a perspective, the “official” title is “Robin’s Outshirted Award,” and has been an on-going ten-year Akumal event to commemorate a long-time resident, Robin Goble. This has been a fun event in which a committee of three, led by Robin’s [……]
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Dates to Remember, November 2016
November Birthdays and Anniversaries — and on the 10th, Deborah Matthews
Nature and Critters
Mayan Garden Club Tip of the Month
How to Propagate Hibiscus Step 1. Choose a plant and find the end of a stem that does not have buds or active flowers. Cut it long enough to make one or more 6”- 8” pieces. Remove all but the top 3 or 4 leaves. Many of these cuttings [……]