Supermoon on 14 November!
Attention sky-watchers! The full moon on 14 November will be the biggest since January, 1948, scientists are saying. This “supermoon” is one of three occurring at the end of 2016, the other two brightening our skies in October and December. Another full moon will not come this close to Earth [……]
Out Our Back Door
Beautiful, Native Butterfly, the Blue Morpho One of the most gorgeous inhabitants of Quintana Roo is the blue morpho butterfly. As large as many birds, you will see it as it flutters by, flashing its metallic blue wings to disappear and reappear like something out of a magic trick. The [……]
Mayan Garden Club Meeting, 17 November
The Mayan Garden club had a fun and educational day at the Tulum Cemetery watching preparations for the Day of the Dead and celebrating at the home of Lea and Muriel. We welcomed many new members, returning members, and friends. Our next celebration is 17 November at the jungle home [……]
1st Best of the Best, November 2016
Akumal’s Best of the Best was well-attended on a breezy 4 November 2016 at the new location, La Buena Vida Restaurant, where 29 people showed up to enjoy the camaraderie with each other after a 3 month “vacation” of this event. For the past 10 years this Akumal tradition was [……]
Gonzalo Arcila Memorial Ceremony
Over 200 people – family members and friends – gathered for a memorial ceremony to celebrate and honor the life of Gonzalo Arcila. Gonzalo passed away on 23 October 2016, and the ceremony was held at The Akumal Dive Shop on Wednesday, October 26th at 3:00 pm. Acting as hostess for this event was [……]
Day of the Dead
Mexico celebrates Día de los Muertos each year from 31 October to 2 November. It’s a family celebration – a small, personal moment of remembrance that links one to the larger family and cultural community. Because of its integral importance to the Mexican culture, in 2003 UNESCO named Day of the Dead a “Human Treasure”. As part of [……]
LBV Annual Halloween Party, 2016
Ready for the Great Halloween Fiesta low-down? And to those who made it happen — — ¡Muchas gracias! ∗ Tell us who you are so we can caption your foto………………….