Events

Gala Fundraising Dinner Benefits Akumal Ambulance

October 31, 2015 0

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, [……]

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So–What’s in a Name, You Ask?

October 31, 2015 0

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; [……]

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The Akumal Foodie: Mango and Almond Trifle

October 30, 2015 0

–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 [……]

Sharks in the Bay?
Nature and Critters

Sharks in the Bay???

October 28, 2015 1

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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Nothing Stops the Mayan Garden Club

October 24, 2015 1

Guest Contribution by Marguerite of the Mayan Garden Club The hearty souls of the Mayan Garden Club trekked through the rains on an adventure to find great bargains and authentic art works on the road to Coba. After dodging pigs and dogs in the road, the crew stopped at the [……]

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Mayan Garden Club Tip of the Month November 2015

October 23, 2015 0

The Mayan Garden Club has contributed another great gardening tip for us this month! Treating fungus on Mango Trees and other plants Because of the humidity in our area, some plants are prone to fungal diseases. Here is a tip that helps control fungus on Mango trees. Fungus is spread [……]

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Akumal Ambulance Fundraiser Dinner THIS SATURDAY

October 21, 2015 0

As a reminder in case you hadn’t seen this yet.  Turtle Bay Cafe will be hosting the Fundraising Dinner with 100% of ‘Special Menu’ food & drink proceeds going directly towards keeping the Red Cross Ambulance in Akumal! When? Saturday October 24, 2015 What time?  6.30pm Where? TURTLE BAY CAFE, [……]

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Mexican Citizenship Test Questions, #53-75

October 20, 2015 0

  Here are the next 23 Mexican Citizenship Test questions.   The answers to this set follow the final item. 53. El puerto de Acapulco está en: a) Oaxaca          b) Veracruz          c) Baja California          d) Guerrero 54. Las ruinas de Monte Albán se localizan en: a) Guerrero          b) Chiapas          c) Veracruz          [……]

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Annual Halloween Bash Details

October 15, 2015 0

Two weeks left to come up with the greatest Halloween costume ever!  The annual Buena Vida Halloween Bash is set for – you guessed it! – 31 October, Halloween!  Here’s a few fotos from last year —