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Bits & Pieces – July 2023

June 30, 2023 0

A little this & that from the media • The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cream-sandwiches/ • Sports Fishing in the Riviera Maya: Majestic Mahi Mahi –https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2023/06/sports-fishing-in-the-riviera-maya-majestic-mahi-mahi/ • Confederation of Workers of Mexico receives over 300 Maya Train labor complaints https://riviera-maya-news.com/confederation-of-workers-of-mexico-receives-over-300-maya-train-labor-complaints/2023.html • Tulum reports first leatherback sea turtle in 36 [……]

What is Ghee?

June 30, 2023 0

The simple answer is that it’s pure butter fat, which is why it tastes soooo good. Ghee is butter with the milk solids removed, which makes it a lactose-free fat. By simmering butter at a low temperature, the milk solids sink to the bottom of the pan, the water evaporates, [……]

Mexico’s History Written in Silver

June 30, 2023 0

For all the hype about “Aztec gold” in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean, Mexico’s classic measure of wealth has been silver — and it may be its future. Prized equally on both sides of the Atlantic, Tenochtitlán overlords demanded the metal as tribute from places like Taxco, Guerrero, long before the [……]

Marjorie Auteri – Zoom Memorial

June 9, 2023 0

Good Morning Friends and Family, Paul and I are hosting Marjorie Auteri’s memorial on Thursday June 15, 2023. The meeting invite has been set to start at 6:45 PM (Eastern Time) to allow people to join early and work out any technical issues before starting the event. We are looking [……]

In Memoriam: Terry Richardson

June 5, 2023 0

— from Vecinos: Dear Neighbors, I am deeply saddened to report that our long-time friend and neighbor, Terry Richardson, passed away on Saturday night as he lived: with dignity and purpose. The world and our community are better off because Terry was a part of them. Terry was a [……]

Lol Ha Events – June 2023

June 2, 2023 0

Culture

Local Artists Exhibit in Tulum

May 31, 2023 0

Allowable Decibel Levels

May 31, 2023 0

Mexico has a standard which establishes the maximum allowable noise level: NOM-081-SEMARNAT-1994. Amazon, Home Depot, and other stores sell devices to measure decibel output — there’s even an App for it! Here’s what the law says is the maximum permissible decibel limit: So when you just can’t stand it one [……]

Turtle Stats – 31 May 2023

May 31, 2023 0

Turtle season reminders: — No white lights near beach — Keep noise to minimum in the evening — Move beach chairs off the beach at night

Test Phase for Maya Train

May 31, 2023 0

The first cars will arrive in the Yucatán peninsula, where they will first enter a static testing phase before beginning dynamic and rolling tests in August. The new units will begin testing in July, and the project will be ready for launch in December according to the administration. (Fonatur)The tests [……]