The Best Shirt award for October, 2015 was one of our smallest gatherings. However, those present downed their sorrows over the Sargasso and other concerns with lively conversation and a few libations! Rozanne Quintero served as photographer, and judges were Mary, Isabel, and Bill (last month’s winner).
Here’s a US to Mexico ferry update for those of you who don’t receive the news directly: “Many of you are asking about the ferry service so here is the latest. Unfortunately there is no good news. The Cuba situation is on hold due to issues with the Cuban [……]
In 2009 a study was made by Sheela Varma for a thesis on existing local sewage treatment. At that time, it looked as if we might need a sewer system in Akumal, or at least repairs and/or upgrades to current septic facilities. Quoting from Varma’s Abstract: “Wastewater management is major concern in the Yucatan Peninsula, [……]
Yal Ku Lagoon is still a strong tourist attraction in North Akumal. And residents and property owners are active snorkelers here as well. The hours of operation are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and they don’t plan to change for high season. Admission is listed in $US : Adults – $14, Children [……]
The 13th Festival de la Tortuga was a spectacle indeed! After rain delayed the festival one week, the sun shone for three days on activities at Xcacel, Tulum, Akumal Bay, and Akumal Pueblo. The festival opened on Xcacel beach with sand sculpture contests for the children and a baby turtle release [……]
Nothing stops this smile from one of Akumal’s favorite sons, Lazaro Colli Sanchez. Lazaro has greeted all so warmly over the years as we stop in the Lol Ha Beach Bar–always kind and always with a smile that won’t quit. This Akumal treasure is soon retiring and reprinted here with permission from Lydia [……]
Marieke Brown (who is spearheading the fundraising) wrote us a letter to recap the fundraising and state of the Ambulance. Hello wonderful Akumal community!!! Following on from the Akumal Ambulance fundraiser dinner at Turtle Bay Cafe on Saturday night, most of you will already know that the dinner was sold out, [……]
So–What’s in a name, you ask? Many – unlike Juliet – will answer, “Everything!” It defines us and our actions, and in Akumal and the Riviera Maya we are presented with names of things of which many of us know very little. This writer is limited in language skills: English, yes; [……]
–Mentioned in some of the older Mexican cookbooks of the mid-1800s, this Mango and Almond Trifle dessert is equally as satisfying today, and particularly offers a lighter touch after a spicy meal. Divided into four major steps (each with sub-steps) and from the repertoire of Lunita Restaurant is Mango and [……]
Catchy title, huh? In the past few months we have had a couple of readers submit “shark sightings” in Half Moon Bay. Our wonderful readers care about the facts, so they provided some photos for us to launch an investigation. Are there sharks in the bay? We put on our research [……]
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