The INAPAM card is Mexico’s senior citizen access. The acronym stands for Instituto Nacional de las Personas Adultas Mayores. One often hears the phrase personas de la tercera edad to describe those of us who’ve been around awhile: we’re neither children nor just plain grownups, but are living the third [……]
Well, just a little! A few road holes have been filled in by the La Cueva parking lot and the entrance road. And —
Best Shirt November 2015 resulted in a lively evening filled with good cheer and good conversations–a great time to play catch-up with those arriving from colder climes. Thanks to Russ Motley for emceeing the event and selecting the judges. He was joined in the judging by Carly Flores and Stephanie [……]
Mayan Garden Club Tip: Salt Tolerance Necessary for Plants and Trees in Yucatan In the Riviera Maya, the soil and the water have a lot of salt content. For that reason, it is necessary to have plants and trees that are salt tolerant. There are many web sites that can [……]
If you live in the States, you probably know (and love) Amazon for how easy it is to click and have something show up at your doorstep. For those of us who live in Mexico, we rarely know such conveniences. Amazon in Mexico? HA! Amazon.com.mx (Mexico Amazon) existed, but was nothing more [……]
Share a wonderful Thanksgiving in Akumal with your family and friends at one of Akumal’s restaurants. Make reservations early!!! [……]
Halloween: La Buena Vida party continues to be over the top with fantastic costumes and fun! A very brisk wind kept the crowd cooled off as the music played until the wee hours of the morning. Every year the costumes are more elaborate and creative as guests work for months [……]
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, [……]
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