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Magical, Maya Hot Chocolate

March 31, 2023 0

Maya hot chocolate is an ancient, sacred, savory, spicey drink dense with raw cacao, cinnamon, vanilla and other warm-you-up spices. The scientific name of its main ingredient Theobroma Cacao means “food of the gods” and there are reasons for its high elevation in the ancient Maya world. This savory superfood is [……]

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NPR Puzzle: Animal Additions 

March 31, 2023 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2023/01/29/1152327438/sunday-puzzle-animal-additions On air challenge: If you add two letters to GOAT and rearrange the result, you get another animal, AGOUTI — a tropical rodent. I’m going to name some other animals. For each one add two letters and scramble to name another animal. [……]

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In Memoriam: David Barron

March 20, 2023 1

Sad to say David died Sunday.  He and wife Tandy, long-time owners in La Mirage, were driving back to Canada when his death occurred.  David was a great lover of the arts and provided moral support to Tandy, who recently resigned as Vecinos treasurer.

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First Friday – February 2023

February 28, 2023 0

Another Friday — and it was fun!  The threat of rain drove us upstairs at La Buena Vida, which surprised those dining there! First Friday for March is the 3rd.  Do plan to be there and raise a glass in memory of Mary Henderson — godmother of Best Shirt Night!  [……]

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From Costco to Your Door

February 28, 2023 0

Tired of doing that unavoidable Costco run up to Cancun every few months just to pick up that coffee that you can’t live without? You may be able to save a tank or two of gas by ordering online for home delivery! While you cannot order any frozen goods, or [……]

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Mystika Immersive: A Tulum Must-Visit

February 28, 2023 0

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Mystika Immersive. I’m going to try and explain our experience, but it’s almost too magical to explain. Located in the parking lot of the Tulum ruins, you purchase your tickets at a window and enter the building. You are flooded with [……]

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“Keeping it Akumal” – Update

February 28, 2023 0

I don’t even know where to start.  What a great, successful night at the Lol Ha dining room.  Almost 100 people in attendance, ready to eat, drink, dance and bid on the 50 items provided for the silent auction. Thanks to Laura Bush for her generosity in providing the main [……]

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Vecinos Annual Meetings Recap

February 28, 2023 0

The Vecinos de Akumal Norte, A.C. was established to interact with local government officials and to provide services to the community that are not provided by local government. This is a membership organization which depends on local dues-paying members to further its goals.  The organization’s website is located here: http://vecinosakumalnorte.org/ [……]

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Trivia Time Again!

February 28, 2023 0

Dig out your thinking caps!  And your wallets — Trivia tickets available at The General Store and Turtle Bay Restaurant and from Carly F.