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Road Trip Belize - Day 5
2008-03-24 15:43:00
Kilometers Traveled – 10Hours in Car with Children – .5Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 0Belikins Consumed – really, who's counting? Current Location – Cahal Pech Pool Bar - San Ignacio, BZWireless Internet – Yes. I was able to post the entry for Day 3 today! WooHoo!!We arrived in San Ignacio at dusk after a lovely drive through the Cayo district, past acres and acres of orange groves and small farms. After seeing some promising signs, we followed the directions up the hill over San Ignacio to the Cahal Pech archeological Site and Resort. We checked into a small efficiency apartment with two bedrooms, a sitting room and bath. The kids hit the pools immediately. Rob settled into the bar and chatted up fellow travelers Stan and Jenny, a father and daughter team from Arkansas. They had just arrived in town, raving about a town on the coast called Hopkins, the cultural epicenter for the Garifuna, their history, language and most distinctly the...
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Road Trip Belize - Day 4
2008-03-21 16:50:00
Kilometers Traveled – 40Hours in Car with Children – 1Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 0Belikins Consumed – 2 Current Location – Cahal Pech Resort – on a hill overlooking San Ignacio, BZWireless Internet - at times.Having such a great time with our new friends in Orange Walk, we got on the road rather late and well past dark. Our destination, Crooked Tree Village, is located just 45 minutes south off of the Northern Highway. The drive was quick and we had no trouble finding the turn-off into town. It was pitch dark when we arrived, starving and without a place to stay. We pulled over to the first lit building we came upon and asked for some direction. It is times like these in our travels that Rob and I ask each other “WWMD?”…… not “WWJD” (the well known acronym “What Would Jesus Do?”) but rather “WWMD”, meaning “What Would Mike Do?”  (referring to our dear friend Mike who li...
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Road Trip Belize - Day 3
2008-03-19 15:46:00
Kilometers Traveled - 65 by car, 25 by boatHours in Car with Children - 1Unscheduled Potty Breaks - 1Belikins Consumed - 16Current Location - Lamania Riverside Retreat - Back OfficeWireless Internet - don't be ridiculousWoke up bright and early, excited about our trip to Lamanai. Had a simple Belize an breakfast of scrambled eggs, beans and fry jacks at the Lamanai Riverside Retreat and piled into a serviceable panga with our fellow travelers, MacKenna and Jason from Oregon. Our guide for the day, Ignacio, knew the river like the back of his hand and stopped periodically to point out various critters living on its banks. The first leg of our journey would bring us to another pick up spot where another tour group, all shipped in from San Pedro, would board. Upon discovering that they all paid $140 usd to our $40 usd per person, I was glad I planned all of our excursions to originate from the mainland.MacKenna and Jason making their way through Mexico, Belize and beyond.Birdie...
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Road Trip Belize - Day 2
2008-03-17 23:56:00
Kilometers Traveled – 107Hours in Car with Children – 2.5Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 1Belikins Consumed – 11Current Location – D’ Victoria, room 5, Orange Walk, BZWireless Internet -  "Not on Sundays, dear"Got to see our hotel by the light of day and found it to be quite charming.  …perhaps, stuck firmly in the 1950’s…but charming.After a fine breakfast of eggs, waffles and fry-jacks we took off to explore Corozal. Dispite the fact that Corozal has well over 8000 residents, this being Sunday, we saw about 12 of them…total. Unlike Playa del Carmen, which is completely reliant on tourist dollars, mainland Belize completely shuts down on Sundays. No stores, no restaurants…..nothing.There is no fine line between the "haves" and the "have nots" in Belize.The road to Corozal, like the majority of the roads in Belize, is for the most part unmarked. With my crude map in hand, we foll...
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Road Trip Belize - Day 1
2008-03-17 23:35:00
Kilometers Traveled – 328Hours in Car with Children – 5Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 2Belikins Consumed – 4Current Location – Tony’s Inn, room #30 Corozal, BZWireless Internet -  not yet.We got off to a late start, as is customary in the Kinnon household. Car packed, kids settled, cooler stocked we set off on a straight shot down 307 to the Belize /Mexico border in Chetumal.Cole and Birdie comfortable in the back.There is an impressive amount of roadwork being done from about 40 kilometers north of Philipe Carrillo Puerto all the way to Limones, the jungle on either side being cleared to accommodate a 4 lane highway. Controlled burns are being utilized to eliminate the scrub brush and small trees that have been cut.Mayan home in Limones.Approaching the turn off for Mahahual, every tope is manned by a group of ladies selling everything from steamed corn on the cob to fresh pineapple to roasted pumpkin seeds. This snack holds us over for the rest o...
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How to Buy Real Estate in the Caribbean.......not.
2008-03-14 19:11:00
This morning, my friend Vikki emailed me this hysterical narrative. It struck such a familiar chord, I knew I had to share it with our "Life's a Beach" readers. I hope this tickles you all as much as it did me.Suzan and I were having an afternoon cocktail at a local beach bar on Ambergris Caye, Belize, last weekend when we overheard this conversation. We felt uncomfortable listening in, but the participants were talking so loudly that we really couldn’t help it. “Two more Panty Rippers, bartender!” shouted a sunburned American in a green muscle shirt and plaid shorts. “Make ‘em doubles…we’re on vacation!”He hugged his equally tipsy wife on the barstool next to him. Across the room were what Suzan and I call The Usual Suspects. They’re found in almost every Caribbean beach bar…the Fishing Guide, the Dive Boat Captain, the Timeshare Agent, and the Prostitute. On the barstool next to the drunken tourist co...
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Hole in the Wall Deli with the V.I.P. Smart Card
2008-03-12 14:11:00
Last week, John and Libby (In the Roo) gave me a V.I.P. Smart Card to try out in my travels around Playa. While I saw this a great opportunity to check out some restaurants that I had never been to before, I still managed to gravitate to a favorite local eatery for my first go around using the card. Rob and Stewart and I had a nice lunch at Hole In The Wall Deli , one of the many restaurants and services that accepts the V.I.P. card. Rob and Stewart both tried the Thai Chicken wrap accompanied by a Southwest salad. I chose the Souvlaki Sandwich on a soft warm pita with fresh Tzatziki. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. The service, as always, fast and super-friendly.Hole in the Wall Deli on 1st Ave. near calle 12Do you know what these bags of water are for?The deli case is always well stocked with meats and prepared salads.Vale had never seen the V.I.P. Smart Card before but was happy to apply the 15% discount to our bill simply asking that we sign his co...

Sundays R 4 Kastacan!
2008-03-10 00:08:00
For the past six months or so, Jill (my sister in law) and her boyfriend Milo (el cunado) have been joining us at our house every Sunday morning to watch football, hang out with the kiddos and stuff ourselves silly. All week we look forward to this day and the delicious brunch that Milo has introduced to our repertoire. This is the one day we eat in true Mexican style with a breakfast of warm tacos kastacan. Kastacan, for the uninitiated, is sort of a mix of fried skin and meat. Much like the ubiquitous chicharrone, commonly found hanging in plastic bags outside of the better local taco joints, this is a fried pork product created for the sole purpose of clogging ones arteries. It is absolutely heavenly and well worth the obvious health risks. Our purveyor of choice is Teresita's on the corner of calle 20 and 1 sur. This is full service taco restaurant with a handful of tables in an adjoining room, the meat counter up front well stocked with various carnitas and the back ro...
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A Walk on the Beach
2008-03-07 16:26:00
Having behaved well Wednesday night at the La Ranita gathering, I awoke bright and early yesterday morning, excited about spending a glorious day on the "Catamaya" with 50 or so of my very closest virtual friends. I put on one of the cute new suits that Rob just brought back to me from the States and my new black beach dress. (that makes me feel almost as chic as all those 20 something Italian girls who frolic around at Mamitas Beach ) As I was dropping the kiddos off at school, I noticed a slight breeze in the air and thought to myself "Ahhh, a perfect day for a sail."  Apparently, the harbour master had other ideas. With my plans for a day on the water dashed, I had breakfast at Pinche Gringos with Libby, John and Judy and then set off to enjoy my free day on the beach. Here are some pictures I took while walking from Mamitas south to Captain Dave's. The road down from 1st Ave. to Mamitas Beach is finally getting the attention it needs. This is due, no ...
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Peep Meet at La Ranita !!
2008-03-07 15:42:00
I managed to sneak away from my sick husband for a few hours on Wednesday night and headed over to check out the festivities at the Peep Meet going on at La Ranita. It was a very good turn-out. Lots of famililar faces and some newbies too! Do you recognize any of these people?  

Day Trip to Isla Mujeres
2008-03-05 17:47:00
As my poor husband has been stricken with the nasty virus that is making its way down the Riviera Maya, I was called in to service to spend the day with one of our customers looking at properties on Isla Mujeres. Isla Mujeres is one of my very favorite places to escape to and while this trip was business oriented, it's still nice to just be on the island, even for the day. Frank and I headed out late morning and made the drive to the ferry dock in Puerto Juarez. I was surprized to see that the crowded parking lot had been ripped up, to be replaced by a modern, multi-level parking garage. As there was often insufficient space in the existing lot, this is a good idea. The construction is well underway.The ferry system at Gran Puerto runs like well-oiled machine. From the (currently valet) parking services, to the well-manned and friendly ticket counter, to the boarding and disembarking procedure, every step in the process is efficient and designed to get y...
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Today, Connor turns 15...how did that happen????
2008-03-02 07:15:00
Today, our oldest son turns 15. Not surprising as last year he turned 14, so one can draw the logical conclusion that 15 will come along. What I didn't expect is the huge change that 15 brings. Boy to man in a year. This year, 15 was celebrated with a new cool skateboard, a dozen books, (all specifically requested) a mountain bike and a day of Interplaya futbol with his family and their goofy friends. Today's match pitted Interplaya against "Teo's La Firma". This year our team is sponsored by the distributors of Sol beer. The opposing team is named for (what sounds to be) a local titty bar. That being said, today, beer won over boobs, 4 - 0. Mom and Len, Kristie and Dave, Michael and Dave: We miss you all and wish we could be with you for these special times. Here are some pictures from our day.A small but enthusiastic crew.Corbin, Connor and RobCharlie and Milo. Sweet wigs!"La Hormiga"Creapy Half-time Entertainment......and Michelle.Future ...
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Marina Mia - Free Upgrades !!
2008-02-28 23:51:00
IMPORTANT AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT Marina Mia Condominiums – Auction Date: March 29, 2008 - Free Upgrades ! Dear Auction Participant: We would like to announce a few exciting additions to the Marina Mia auction offering. 1. The developer is pleased to announce that all purchasers of units in Tower II will be able to select an upgraded kitchen package from Bertolini at no additional charge. Renderings of the new kitchens will be available shortly for all interested parties in the coming weeks. The Bertolini website can be found at http://webprg.evviva.com.br/evviva/2007/i ng/default.asp 2. All penthouses will now have spas built by Caldera Spas on them. Pictures of the spas are available at www.calderaspas.com, the spas that will be installed are from the Utopia series. 3. The developer would like to remind everyone that a one-year builder warranty will be issued to all purchasers upon possession of their units. Remember the purchase of a Bidder’s Information Packet is a requir...

Restaurante La Guadalupana
2008-02-27 23:03:00
Just down the street from our house, on the corner of avenida 10 and calle 12, in what can easily be considered the "zona turistica" is perhaps the least "touristy" restaurant in town. Restaurante La Guadalupana has become a secret oasis for Rob and I over the past three years. The restaurant opens its doors at 1pm, serving the customary late Mexican lunch and stays packed until 11pm. The kitchen puts out the expected Mexican fare including empanadas, tostadas, milanesa, arrachera, and tortas as well as more unusual menu items like sliced tongue, sautéed octopus and beef tartar. The mocajetes are not to be missed. Generally known as a place for Mexican business men to gather, eat, drink, watch futbol, play table games and conduct business matters, Guadalupana is kept chilled to near-arctic temperatures ensuring a pleasant lunch on a hot Playa day with no risk of sweating into your client's soup. The walls are lined with pencil sketches of well known lo...

"Overrated" in Playa del Carmen
2008-02-26 19:21:00
Just today, I read a post on a popular local message board from a member called "JJS" detailing several of the things in Playa del Carmen  he found "overrated" by fellow forum members. While, I did agree with a few of his list items, (I too find the blueberry margaritas at Babes to be just awful) one stuck out like sore thumb. This particular poster found Bad Boyz on the Beach not at all what it was touted to be. While this assessment could easily be put off to a bad night, I was there on that particular evening and I have pictures to prove it! Unfortunately, the thread was locked before I had a chance to respond and post some of the highlights of the evening in rebuttal. JJS, if you are out there, THIS is what you obviously missed on Thursday February 21, 2008 at Bad Boyz on the Beach.We had so much fun on Thursday, that we went back for more on Saturday afternoon. Here are some photos of the action on the beach. Lots of friendly, familiar fac...
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Mexico's Asur to Fight for Riviera Maya Airport
2008-02-22 22:50:00
By Chris AspinMEXICO CITY, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Mexican airport operator Asur will fight to take part in the bidding process for a planned airport in the Riviera Maya region which will drain passenger traffic away from its key runways at the resort of Cancun.Chief Financial Officer Adolfo Castro said on Thursday Asur (ASURB.MX: Quote, Profile, Research)(ASR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will take the case to court if government authorities do not allow the company to bid for the rights to build and run the airport in Quintana Roo state.The government has not yet decided if Asur can participate in the bidding process. The sticking point is competition because Asur already operates nine airports in Mexico's southeast, including Cancun."If they do not allow us to participate we will use all the legal tools that we have in hand in order to protect our rights and in order to be part of the bidding process," Castro told a conference call with analysts.The government wants Rivie...
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Girls Night Out at Bad Boyz on the Beach
2008-02-22 05:20:00
Miss Birdie and I decided to have a long overdue "Girls Night Out" and leave the boys at home in front of the TV. We haven't been able to get out to see a session of J.J. and the Nasty Bastards in a few months and WOW.....what a scene. Bad Boyz on the Beach (still Captain Dave's to us old timers) is the absolute place to be on a Thurday evening. The beach was packed, the bar was packed, the dance floor was jumping. The beach in Playa del Carmen at dusk.Hot Playa Women: Deb, Tyra and Sharon.English Stuart and Taunya.Ice Cream Joe.Tyra.Dave and Thacker.Birdie and Kim.Things are really starting to heat up!Jergen. (What do you suppose Bolister is up to back there?)Birdie and Stuart.Michael and Kim.Jonelle, Nicole and Craig.Shar and her bar-back for the evening.Chris Bolister belting it out!And the crowd goes wild!If you haven't made it down to Bad Boyz on the beach, it really is the place to be Thursday and Saturday afternoons from 4pm - 8pm. The band is awesome, t...

Dinner at the New "El Angus Grill"
2008-02-21 05:40:00
As "he who thinks he is the boss of me" is back in the States on a whirlwind shopping expedition, I have been taking the opportunity to spend time with friends and divert from my normal daily routine. Tonite, the kids were all meeting at Papalote to watch the lunar eclipse so, with an evening to myself (joy) I decided to go out. That's right....pry my fingers from the keyboard and actually go OUT OF THE HOUSE to dinner with friends John and Libby of In the Roo. We decided on El Angus Grill : "El" - to let you know that it's Mexican, as Libby was quick to point out, "Angus" - undoubtedly, to appeal to Americans, fearful of ingesting foreign, and therefore far less superior and certainly dangerous, meat products (despite the fact that true Angus Cows are from Scotland....but I digress). The restaurant, located on the corner of calle 26 and Avenida 10 was, just a few short months ago, someone's residence. The transformation to res...
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Chan Chemuyil Price Increase - March 1, 2008
2008-02-19 18:17:00
This just in from Bill Mabra and BG Realty in Chemuyil.Greetings from sunny and warm CHEMUYIL MEXICO!VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTMarch 1, 2008 Chan Chemuyil homes will have a price increase from $39,900usd to $49,900usdNow before everyone gets their (you know whats) in a wad--we are going to this price so that we can INCLUDE many things that everyone pays separately for right now.The new price will include ALL closing costs ($5000usd) and also will include the following items:-Water heater installed and hot water line run to the kitchen-Gas tank, gas lines installed and gas tank filled and ready for connection to stove and connected to water heater-Electric conversion to 220v-Water deposit paid and city water turned on-Electric deposit paid and electricity turned on-Home cleaned, repaired if necessary, and power-washed-Screens installed for all windowsWhen you add everything up we are only really having about a $2500 to $3000 price increase and now when someone buys they only ha...
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Carnival 2008 in Playa del Carmen
2008-02-18 02:45:00
This evening, the kids and I had the good fortune of being in the right place at the right time. Since Carnival was postponed this year because of the local elections, there has been some confusion about when and if Playa del Carmen would hold this much anticipated festival. While Playa is notorious for its inability to properly deseminate information, this year really took the cake. No posters, no painted banners, no floats lining the streets letting us know that the festival was approaching. In years past, the whole Municipal Plaza has been a whir with activity: vendors hawking their wares, travelling carnies setting up death trap thrill rides, churro carts filling the air with the smell of warm sugar and fun!! Sadly, we seem to have missed out on all that this year. What we did see was a short but enthusiastic parade down 5th Avenue. The kids were thrilled !! This year's parade was a much abbreviated version of Carnival that once stretched from the zocalo ...
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Interplaya Bests the UNACH Ocelotes 2-1 !!
2008-02-17 01:16:00
The littlest Kinnons and I spent the afternoon cheering for our own hometown futbol team (that's soccer to you gringos) Interplaya in a heated match against the UNACH Ocelotes from Chiapas. During the season, the Villanueva Stadium hosts second division futbol every other Saturday afternoon at 3pm. The opposing team representing the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Chiapas fought a good battle but, in the end, were no match for Interplaya. The crowd was small but enthusiastic. What we lacked in numbers we certainly made up for in volume. The Official Interplaya Drum BrigadeHow anyone can cheer in those heels is beyond me."Chicharones!!!"English Geoffrey and me as seen by BirdieCreapy Half-time EntertainmentClearly, a slow news day in Playa.More creapy entertainment. At least this one came armed with candy for the kids.Buckets of ice cold Sol. You could go to the matches for the cheap beer alone...just $17 pesos!For dramatic affect (or a life threatening blo...

NEW - Oceanfront Lots on Turneffe Caye, Belize
2008-02-16 02:21:00
Yes, you CAN live in Paradise! • Large Residential Lots Priced From $48k - $245k usd.   Turneffe Island, Belize  -  45 fully titled residential and commercial lots ready to build on. Turneffe Estates will feature a large pier for private boats and tours and an onsite, full service dive shop. Build your home along the shores of this beautiful island and enjoy world class fishing and scuba diving on the world's second largest barrier reef. Live life as it was meant to be lived in this friendly English speaking Commonwealth on an island of just 300 full and part time inhabitants. Several professional fishing camps operate off of Turneffe including the famous Turneffe Island Lodge, one of only 12 Orvis Endorsed International Destinations in the world. The 36 mile long Turneffe Atoll consists of over 200 mangrove islands that are greatly undisturbed and teeming with Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon as well as Grouper, Snapper, Snook, Barracuda, Jacks, Wahoo, ...

Auction Update - Marina Mia, Puerto Aventuras
2008-02-12 19:30:00
Dear "Life's a Beach" readers and BuyPlaya.com customers: This just in from the Sheldon Good Auction House regarding the upcming auction of the units at Marina Mia in Puerto Aventuras: "Dear Auction Participant:We are very pleased to announce that the registration of Marina Mia in New Jersey is filed and expected to be approved shortly. This registration allows for our simulcast of the auction to New Jersey and allows prospective purchasers who prefer not to travel back to Mexico for the auction to bid from a location in the United States.  In order for us to put this location officially into the auction and to soon be able to send information to residents of New Jersey, the seller has authorized an extension of the auction date to Saturday, March 29th.Please keep in mind that the date of this auction continues to fall in the spring vacation season and travel arrangements should be made in advance in order to obtain preferred hotel locations and air...
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A Quiet, Cloudy Day in Chemuyil
2008-02-12 15:32:00
Rob and I were working with a Buyer yesterday in Chemuyil and rather than rush back to the office, we decided to take our time and stay for lunch. Here are some photos of the beach and the town of Chemuyil.I love Xcacel beach on days like this. It reminds me of Rhode Island and makes me a bit homesick.The guard shack at the entry to Xcacel. The beach is open to the public for a small donation which supports the caretakers of the property and the beach. They do not speak English but are very friendly and welcoming to visitors.Help keep our turtles safe and coming back every year! For all of our new home owners in Chemuyil, your dogs are welcome, just 10 minutes or so north, on the beaches in Akumal. Just be sure to clean up after them so that privilege is not taken away.A bench overlooking one of the cenotes in the Chemuyil subdivision. A nice quiet place to sit and watch the fish.A lot of clean up work has been done in the areas in and around the two onsite cenotes. Here, at th...
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Good News for our Friends in Austin, Texas
2008-02-11 17:34:00
This just in from smartertravel.com. "Viva Vivaaerobus! The low-cost airline that's been serving points in Mexico from Austin , Texas , since last year has announced new daily nonstops from Austin to Cancun and Monterrey, Mexico, with fares starting at $9.99 each-way (not including taxes and fees). Service begins on May 1, and the limited super-cheap fares require at least a five-week advance purchase." Cancun Hotel Zone      & nbsp;               ;      &nbs p;      &nb sp;      &n bsp;  Playa del Carmen"Though Vivaaerobus is unique in that it's a Mexican low-cost airline serving the U.S., it joins a larger phenomenon of low-cost carriers connecting the U.S. with Mexico and Central America. For instance, ATA connects the U.S. with Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico. Fronti...
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A Day at Cenote Azul with Tacogirl and Friends
2008-02-11 02:28:00
A few weeks ago, new friend and fellow blogger Laurie (Tacogirl) gave me the heads up that she and Paul (Tacoboy) would be making the journey from Ambergris Caye, Belize to Playa del Carmen to spend some time with her family vacationing in the area. Having had such a wonderful time on Ambergris, I wanted to make sure to show them a good time and be a good host in my adopted home town. I decided to treat them to a uniquely Yucatecan experience: a day at a local cenote. Here are some pictures from our lazy day on the Riviera Maya.Cenote Azul located just a few minutes south of Puerto Aventuras on the west side of 307. Entrance is $50 pesos per adult. The kiddos were free.  Laurie and Paul aka Tacogirl and Tacoboy.Laurie with her sister Carol and Rick, visiting from frigid Canada.Birdie, always ready for her close up.Building up her courage with some help from new friend Daniella.Making the leap!!! Brave little girl. An adrenaline junkie in the making!Cole spend the...
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The Best D@mned Superbowl...EVER!!
2008-02-05 18:29:00
Superbowl Sunday 2008, a day that will live in the hearts and minds of Giants fans around the world. We staked out our seats early sat PG’s, feasting on Jamie’s great food and sucking down non-alcoholic beverages. The temporary ban on alcohol did not dampen anyone’s spirits and soon, the bar was packed to the rafters with rabid fans.Mallagh amused the kids and himself with a few games of dominos.The Fluty family.New friends Jennifer, Jeff and his wife, Kathy.Horns! That’s a great idea. (Ours mysteriously disappeared shortly after the game.)John (In the Roo) and Andy (Peanut Animal Shelter)Tom and Rob. You’ll want to note that my darling husband is still smiling at this point. Let's call this his "first half game face". Rob and Abbigail. Rob still smilingBirdie and Michelle.Chris – fellow real estate developer in Playa and Cool Canadian.Connor with John and Libby (In the Roo)Rob and Edie.Jason (Fantasea Dive) will not love me for this...
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A Great Deal for "Life's a Beach" Readers !!
2008-02-03 19:14:00
Downtown, Playa del Carmen - Great Opportunity to purchase a fully furnished 3 bedroom Penthouse for just $249,000 usd. Price has been reduced for a quick sale! This Penthouse is located 7 minutes walking from the beach and will be a great vacation rental !! Click the link below for more info and pictures.Property information 
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2008 Interscholastic Games in Playa del Carmen
2008-02-02 19:35:00
Yesterday, Connor and the kids from Papalote joined the other private schools in the area to compete in the Interscholastic Games at Villanueva Stadium. Boys and girls from Yits'atil, Manuel Acosta, Monteverde, Puerto Aventuras and Papalote vied for medals in the 100 meter dash, long jump, shot put and 1 kilometer relay among other events. Here are some photos from the event.Mexican Flag Ceremony. It was a 2 latte morning for Rob.Teachers from Papalote, Yanett (Playgroup) and Luciana (Music).Yes, the torch is a can of sterno shoved into a cardboard cone. (Insert "Chariots of Fire" soundtrack HERE)The Manuel Acosta Cheerleading Squad.Pretty Paplote Girls.  Bring it!!Birdie with friends, Carl and Aidan. Carl's daughter Megan was competing for Yits'atil.Sharky and Maria's daughter, Skyler.Donuts!!!Connor in the staging area with his pal Pato.Our head of school, Claudia, cheering on the troops.Connor takes a third in the 100 meter dash!!!!!T...
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Sunday in Paamul
2008-01-28 16:39:00
This Sunday being "football free" in anticipation of the Superbowl next week, we took our butts off of the sofa and drove down to Paamul for the afternoon. Thought you might enjoy a few photos of our day.Lunch with a view. For anyone who's interested, I have pictures of the menu in the gallery of photos.The beach at Paamul.Birdie has never met a camera she didn't like.Cole playing on the rocks with his new pals.Looking for hermit crabs."Daddy! Come see!"A spiney fellow.Enjoying the day.A day off.Sometimes they're really cute.So pretty.Fun with coconuts.The beautiful end to a beautiful day.