Culture

The ‘Rainbow City’ of Ch’el

August 31, 2022 0

Best known by its contemporary name Sihunchen, the site’s original name is thought to have been Ch’el, sometimes spelled Che’el or Chéel, which translates to “rainbow” in the Yucatec-Mayan language. Visiting a site like Ch’el requires a good deal of imagination and knowledge of Mesoamerican architecture, as, for the most [……]

Health

I Think I Knew That . . .

August 31, 2022 0

Info about powerful, natural antibiotics ……… and a Spanish lesson! cúrcuma — turmeric rábano — radish equinácea — coneflower plata coloidal — coloidal silver (supplement)   — gracias a Gabi

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Can You Pass the 10-Second Balance Test?

August 31, 2022 0

A study in June by a Brazilian team found that 20 percent of the 1,700 older adults tested couldn’t balance on one leg for 10 seconds or more. And that inability to balance was associated with a twofold risk of death from any cause within 10 years.  When your vision is [……]

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In Memoriam: Pat Ragan

August 31, 2022 0

Pat Ragan died 17 February. Pat had ties to Akumal, especially to Las Casitas and  Casa Maleno. Maleno was the name of the local shaman when the villagers lived where Casa Maleno is now – his shack was right there where the current house was built!  When he passed, all [……]

Culture

5 FILMS THAT DEFINE MEXICO

July 31, 2022 1

Scene from “Roma” The US’s sunny neighbor to the south Mexico, has been the topic of many a film as well as a popular film location. Here are some that inspired me, with a short summary. ROMA Filmed in monochrome, this slice of life stunner walked away with an Oscar for [……]

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Mx Tourist Cards, U.S. Passports, & STEP

July 31, 2022 0

MEXICAN TOURIST CARDS ARE NOW DIGITAL Mexico remains among the top 10 countries with the most open borders policies welcoming internationals from all over the world without a visa.  That said visitors do require to complete an Official Entry Immigration Form or Tourist Card. Before this card was to be completed [……]

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Airport Road Construction: Alternative Routes

July 31, 2022 0

 [Jul 8 at 3:20 PM]     https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/alternative-routes-emerge-for-cancun-motorists-during-construction-of-new-airport-road-system/2022.html?cn-reloaded=1 Alternative routes during the remodeling of Cancun’s Luis Donaldo Colosio Boulevard have been worked out.  A portion of the city’s roadway remodel project includes a cloverleaf system at the Cancun International Airport which is expected to be complete in October of 2023.  [……]

Akumal Foodie

Chocho: aka Chayote Squash

July 31, 2022 0

Chayote squash, part of gourd family Cucurbitaceae, is also known as mirliton squash or chocho. Originally from central Mexico and various parts of Latin America, it is now grown all over the world. Chayote is loaded with various essential vitamins [C, B9 (folate), K, B6], minerals (manganese, copper, zinc, potassium, [……]

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Bits & Pieces – August 2022

July 31, 2022 0

A little this & that from the media.    • Akumal worker rushed to hospital after high voltage shock sent him falling several meters to the ground     https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/akumal-worker-rushed-to-hospital-after-high-voltage-shock-sent-him-falling-several-meters-to-the-ground/2022.html • Peanut butter: good for more than sandwiches    https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexicolife/peanut-butter-more-than-sandwiches/?utm_source=jeeng&utm_medium=webpush • Reconnect with nature at Chichankanab lagoon — maybe just stay [……]