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The Akumal Foodie – Pueblo Discoveries: El Ultimo Maya
This month we will not only have a menu item in another article, but we also decided to explore some of the under-represented food in the pueblo. You may wonder what exactly the “pueblo” is. In Akumal we refer to the town that is west of Akumal, over the bridge, [……]
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Vecinos Update
ROAD RESTORATION PROJECT Well folks, we are nearing the end of this a multi-year project. My hope is to see the road completed before the 2016-2017 high season. But this depends on donations from community property and business owners. At the moment, the road is one block short of being [……]
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North Akumal Security Project
The North Akumal Security Project is a welcomed new venture that began in September of 2015. It owes its start to Terry Richardsdon, North Akumal Security Chairman, with input from ADMAK, the property managers association. This project was created with the idea of improving security for owners, their families, their workers, [……]
Nature and Critters
Gardening “under the sea”?
Gardening under the sea? Yes, Akumal has an underwater garden just outside the bay and a wonderful team that tends it – Expedition Akumal. We all realize there is some coral death in the bay, but a group of highly trained underwater coral specialists are doing a great job propagating coral. These local [……]
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Nature and Critters
MGC’s Tip of the Month – Sawdust as Mulch
Sawdust as Mulch or Groundcover Sawdust is plentiful and free or cheap in any place that cuts wood. How can you use it in your garden? Jungle gardeners find that rich soil results from rotted trees and fallen limbs. Thus, building garden soil by using wood chips or sawdust can promise huge, [……]
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New Delegado in Chemuyil
Nilvia Lizzama resigned from her position as Delegada of Chemuyil to pursue interests in the upcoming election. Nestor Orlando Quijada Huerta, who has worked in the delegation under Nilvia, was appointed Delegado. Nilvia will surely be missed. She has done so much for Chemuyil and wants to continue to help the people of [……]
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MGC March meeting
The Mayan Garden Club’s March meeting was a planning session for the upcoming year. Members enjoyed the happy hour priced hors d’oeuvres at Taverna Akumal and some fun cocktails. Please join us next month when we travel to Soliman Bay for a garden tour and some fun!
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UK Citizenship Test
Winding down with English-speaking countries’ citizenship testing. If you’d like more UK questions, check online – there are tons available. Here are 22: 1) Women faced discrimination before 1980s in the workplace. A. False B. True 2) Why is Boxing Day so called? A. Sports, such as Boxing, are usually played [……]