Nature and Critters
Events
CFE Power Outage
• Apagón masivo afectó a Yucatán, Quintana Roo y Campeche https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2022/05/28/apagon-masivo-afecto-a-yucatan-quintana-roo-y-campeche/ Massive blackout affected Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Campeche According to the CFE and hundreds of inhabitants on social networks, the electrical failure occurred around 5:00 pm, May 27, 2022. CFE reported that the service has already been restored in [……]
Health
Jump, Jump for Joy!
— to see the Jump for Joy video, please click here. It’s no secret that exercise, even in small doses, can improve your mood. Researchers even have a name for it: the feel-better effect. Researchers have identified several movements that are recognizable in many cultures as inspired by joy: reaching your arms [……]
News
Environment Minister Admits Maya Train Lacks Permits
Construction began before technical and environmental studies were completed Environment Minister María Luisa Albores acknowledged Monday that definitive environmental approval hasn’t been granted for four sections of the Maya Train railroad project. She said that sections 4, 5, 6 and 7 only have provisional approval but their construction has been [……]
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NPR Puzzle: Tucked Away in the Capital
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2022/05/01/1095762239/sunday-puzzle-tucked-away-in-the-capital On-air challenge: I’m going to give you some four-letter words. Name a capital city that conceals each word in consecutive letters. Example: THEN –> ATHENS 1. OPEN 2. QUIT 3. SINK 4. PEST 5. LUMP 6. DISH 7. TO-DO
Akumal Foodie
Mexican Restaurant in North Akumal!
Lucky us — we have a new local restaurant! Morningstar Cocina is located across the street from the Casa Mayanah gardens in Akumal Norte. Their primary flavor is Northern Mexico with a flair of the South. They also will serve their famous burritos. Hours: 8am – 4pm for Breakfast, [……]
Events
Events
Kentucky Derby at Lol Ha – 2022
The Kentucky Derby is being run for the 148th time in history. There are 12 races on this day, and the Derby is the 10th race. The Kentucky Derby has 20 special horses that go to the post, and the race time is around 6:30 pm. NBC will broadcast from [……]
Nature and Critters
Turtle Season 2022 – Guideline
We’re into turtle nesting season, so a review of the people-part of the process is in order. Most important to remember is to keep the beach dark, quiet, and free from people, pets, and obstructions between 9 pm and 5 am. Easy to do — and it’s only from May [……]
Health
What’s New in Akumal: P.T. & Mural
Well, here’s something New! There is a Physical Therapist working with Drs Daniel and Fabio at their office in Akumal Pueblo. She is Wendy Couoh, who grew up at Casa de Mis Sueños in Akumal, which her parents maintain. Like her cousin Dr. Daniel and Dr. Fabio, she received her [……]