Interesting Facts

How Each Day of the Week Got Its Name

February 29, 2024 0

As times have changed, so have our names for the days of the week. Dating back to the Babylonians, the system was fairly simple: They gave a day of the week to each of the seven celestial bodies they knew — the sun, moon, and five planets – Mercury, Venus, [……]

Culture

Carnaval Parade Rescheduled

February 25, 2024 0

A note from the Delagación de Akumal: The Carnaval Parade has been rescheduled to Monday, 26 February.  It will begin from Akumal Bay at 6:00 pm.

Events

4th Annual Trivia Challenge

February 18, 2024 0

Gather your teams of 4 and get your tickets for …………… The Akumal Trivia Challenge! at Lol-Ha Restaurant on Tuesday,  March 5 Doors open at 1:00 and the game starts at 1:30 Tickets available at The General Store ( Chomak) — or from John Novak & Tom Miller — also available [……]

Health

Zumba in Chemuyil!

February 8, 2024 0

Zumba is a Latin dance workout program, primarily aerobic and definitely cardio. It’s low-impact, so perfect for olders.  There are also weight-loss benefits.  Experts say you can burn 300+ calories per session — and if you’re doing Zumba, you’re not snacking! Our area is lucky to have a Zumba class [……]

Culture

“A Valentine for Akumal”

February 8, 2024 3

                                                    Verde, que te quiero verde        — Federico García Lorca                         [……]

Nature and Critters

Crocheting Coral Reefs

January 31, 2024 0

          Every year after the full moons in late October and November, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef begins its annual spawning — first the coral species inshore, where waters are warmer, then the offshore corals, the main event. Last year, this natural spectacle coincided with the woolly [……]

News

Keep Car Insurance Papers in Your Vehicle

January 31, 2024 0

This is just a reminder to all of us who drive our own cars here — or even if your car is a rental. For those of us who own a car, please keep a copy of the first page of your insurance policy in the glovebox, along with the [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – February 2024

January 31, 2024 0

A little this & that from the media. • How the heck do you use the word ‘pedo’ in Mexico? https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexico-living/exploring-the-many-uses-of-the-word-pedo-in-mexico/ • How to live to 100, according to my centenarian abuelita    https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexico-living/how-to-live-to-100-according-to-my-centenarian-abuelita/ • Playa del Carmen recovers six beaches with nearly 3,000 tons of sand through sargassum sifting [……]