Events
Akumal Foodie
Strung Along by Oaxaca Cheese
The longer you live in Mexico, the more things become a part of your life that you’d never heard of before, or that previously had been relegated to the category of “exotic specialties.” Such is the case with Oaxaca cheese. It’s good to have a ball of it in the [……]
Health
Best/Worst Habits for Eyesight: 20-20-20 Rule & more
Nine common beliefs people have about eye health, and what experts have to say about them. 1. Reading a book or looking at an electronic device up close is bad for your eyes. True. Our eyes are not meant to focus on objects close to our face for long periods of [……]
Events
4th Annual Trivia Challenge Results
Biblioteca Hekab Be was the big winner to the tune of $24,100 mx & $570 usd! A tad better than last year! Entertainment was provided by some of the young people who participate in the programs at the library. And once again Tom – who features prominently in the photos [……]
News
Careful How You Book American Airlines Flights
American Airlines announced that beginning May 1, it will require travelers to book directly with the airline, partner airlines or “preferred travel agencies” in order to receive points in its loyalty program. What are the new points rules at American? Currently, the biggest domestic carriers — including Delta Air Lines, United [……]
Akumal Foodie
“I’d eat cauliflower every day,” Tom said constantly.
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable with tightly bunched florets connected by a thick core. It often has a few light green leaves surrounding it. Although white is the most common color, it also comes in shades of orange, purple and green. All varieties have the same mild, slightly sweet, and [……]
Culture
Ruins of Xtampak: Enigmatic and Not a Day-Trip
Santa Rosa Xtampak, also known as simply Xtampak, is a remote archaeological site located in the municipality of Hopelchén, Campeche. The archaeological site is surrounded by thick vegetation in the interior of Campeche, which aside from housing a few farms and Mennonite camps, is sparsely populated. This extremely rural region [……]
Akumal Foodie
Pescado a la Veracruzana
The dish itself is the story of two worlds coming together — a fusion of the bountiful seafood of the Gulf of Mexico and tomatoes, which are native to the Americas, with Spanish ingredients such as olives, garlic, and capers. In this sense, pescado a la veracruzana also reflects the [……]
Events
Shirt Night – March 2024
March 1st Shirt Night was a lovely sunny evening. The group was not as large as last month, but still lively. We had 2 winners for the evening — one a Hawaiian shirt and another a very fun T-Shirt. Carlo also recognized the 12th anniversary of Don and Lynn Malcolm. [……]
Nature and Critters
Sky Excitement for April 2024
There is only one week left until the sun’s face is entirely tucked behind the moon for a total solar eclipse. The celestial event will take place on April 8, 2024, and totality will last in some places up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds. Most spots along the path [……]