Nature and Critters
Nature and Critters
New Regs for Dogs Entering U.S.
CDC issues regulations to control the entry of dogs into the United States from other countries. These rules apply to all dogs, including puppies, service animals, and dogs that left the United States and are returning. They also apply whether you are a U.S. citizen, legal U.S. resident, or foreign [……]
Tourist FYI
Xalmar Beach Club
A couple of Sundays ago, my neighbors and I tried the Xalmar Beach Club, located on beautiful Xpu-Ha beach. The entrance is located right before the Catalonia Hotel, just before the wall. There’s tons of parking with only a short walk to the beach. A reservation is necessary. Opening at [……]
Interesting Facts
1001 (or several) Uses for Coffee Grounds
Most of us have leftover coffee grounds every morning. Have you ever wondered what you could do with them other than tossing them in the trash? It turns out there are ways to put them to good use. Boost you compost pile: Adding used coffee grounds and paper coffee filters [……]
Akumal Foodie
New Ways to Use Mole
Mole is great, but its use in Mexican food can often be very traditional. Push the boundaries of what is possible with some of our alternative mole recipes. (sunbasket) Mole, a rich and complex sauce deeply embedded in Mexican culture, stands as a culinary “sacred cow” for many reasons. Historically, [……]
News
Bits & Pieces – June 2024
A little this & that from the media. • Mexico’s 2024 General Election: What to Know https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/americas/mexico-2024-general-election.html?smid=nytcore-android-share • Mayan Museum of Cancun opens temporary mask exhibit https://riviera-maya-news.com/mayan-museum-of-cancun-opens-temporary-mask-exhibit/2024.html • How the agave is helping wild pumas return to Guanajuato https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexico-living/how-the-agave-helps-wild-pumas-return-to-guanajuato/ • Quintana Roo is among the best places to visit [……]
Health
Is Shrimp Good for You? It’s Complicated
Americans aren’t particularly enthusiastic about seafood. We eat less than half of what a Japanese or Indonesian person does. Less than a third of the average Icelander. But there is one big exception: shrimp. Our appetite for the fat little crustacean has increased for decades, with the average American now eating [……]
Health
Is It Covid, Spring Allergies or a Cold?
As summer approaches, many people with spring allergies are still suffering. And as new Covid variants circulate, experts say we may also soon see an uptick in cases. It can be tricky to distinguish between seasonal allergy symptoms, early signs of the coronavirus or just a run-of-the-mill cold. The quickest way [……]
Health
Muscles in Knots? Here’s How to Loosen Them Up
Muscle knots tend to form when a muscle is overloaded, either through exercise or poor posture. They are most commonly found in the neck, upper trapezius and upper shoulder muscles, as well as the mid-back, forearms and calves. For instance, leaning over a computer for hours a day may not [……]
Culture
How Close Yucatan Came to Becoming Part of the U.S.? Very close!
In the turbulent 19th century, the Yucatán Peninsula twice declared independence from Mexico, forming the short-lived Republic of Yucatán. This forgotten chapter of history nearly saw the Peninsula become part of the burgeoning United States. The first Republic, established in 1823, swiftly joined the Mexican Federation. However, tensions resurfaced, leading to [……]