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Kinnon Family Trip Report 2013 - PUJOL

One of the things that first attracted me to Rob when I was first dating him was his interest and appreciation of good food, good wine and quality spirits. At the time, I was selling wine for a very nice importer/distributor so we always had plenty of great wine on hand to pair with delicious food with my favorite restaurant accounts! Throughout our almost 15 years together, and especially during our travels, we have always enjoyed seeking out not just the best restaurants but also the best representations of regional food and drink. We are both adventurous eaters and up for trying anything and everything. Read More...
Posted Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2013 - Chapultepec Zoo

Our first full day in Mexico City was sunny and warm. Warm enough for shorts and flip flops but, having learned my lesson in Monterrey and Guadalajara, I knew that more formal attire would be expected. So, despite the weather, Rob and I wore long pants and closed shoes. While our scheduled trip to the zoo in Chapultepec Park would be a casual time, I was yet uncertain where we would be dining and decided to play it safe with somewhat dressier clothes. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013 5:20 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2013 - Welcome to Mexico City

In our eight years in Mexico we have never had the chance nor the inclination to explore Mexico City. In fact, the only time we have ever been there was for an overnight layover on the way to Acapulco for our honeymoon in 2001. I was so intimidated by the "idea" of Mexico City that I booked us into a hotel right at the airport and didn't even consider venturing into downtown. Read More...
Posted Thursday, May 09, 2013 8:58 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2013

f you have been hanging around the "Life's a Beach" blog for a while, you already know that we try to take one big road trip every year during the kids' semana santa break. We have explored Belize, Guatemala, Chiapas, Campeche, the Yucatan and pretty much anywhere we could easily reach by car. This year, no one was interested in roughing it. Rob and I have been itching to see Oaxaca, so flights were booked, accommodations secured and we were on our way. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, May 07, 2013 5:24 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

So What's the Big Deal About Semana Santa?

So, here's something you might not know about us. Every year, we (notice I said we) spend months talking about and planning our big family vacation. It never takes us long to decide on location as we know we will have a great time no matter where we end up. The actual trip planning falls mostly to me. I book the flights, investigate and secure hotels and other accommodations and develop an itinerary of "must-do", "must see" and "must eat"s for the region we are exploring. Read More...
Posted Monday, May 06, 2013 6:07 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Expat Interview - Susan de Lima from UNO Events & Catering

This Expat Interview, the first for 2013, features Susan de Lima. Susan moved to Playa del Carmen at almost the exact same time as we did. She was one of the first people we met here in Playa, back in the good old days at Captain Dave's on 10th. Read More...
Posted Friday, February 01, 2013 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Back to Belize - San Pedro Lobsterfest 2009

Blissfully hangover free, I met up with the Tacos , Cindy and other assorted bloggers for another hearty breakfast at Estel's. My brother in law, Dave, another early riser, joined our group as we soaked up some sun and made plans for the remainder Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:41 PM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Back to Belize - On Island Time

Not surprisingly, our first full day on the island was a lazy one. The kids were sent off on a fishing excursion and the grownups recovered from the night before. Breakfast and Bloody Mary's at Estel's , our favorite place in San Pedro, brought Read More...
Posted Saturday, June 20, 2009 4:02 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Blog Action Day - A Real Estate Throwdown on Ambergris Caye!!!

After thinking long and hard about poverty, the subject of Blog Action Day 2008 , I find myself with more questions than answers. First and foremost is "What IS poverty?" and secondly "Who makes that determination?” Can we categorize Read More...
Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 16 Comments

Going Stateside

This afternoon, the little ones and I are leaving today for a two week vacation visiting family and friends in upstate New York. In my absence, Stuart will be taking pictures for the monthly PDC Construction Update and sending them up to me. I plan to Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:40 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Hot Sun and Hangovers - Blogger Blowout Day 2

Day two of the Blogger Blowout was a hot one, much to the chagrin of us bloggers, each wearing varying shades of HUNGOVER! After a quick latte at Aluxes, we slowly piled into our carts and headed out across the island for a bit of good old-fashioned sight-seeing. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:15 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

1st Annual Blogger Blowout is a hit!!

This weekend Rob and I and the kiddos traveled to Isla Mujeres for the very 1st Latin America Bloggers Convention or, as it has now been more appropriately dubbed, "The Blogger Blowout"! Our fearless leader, Wayne, aka "Isla Gringo", Read More...
Posted Monday, April 21, 2008 3:07 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments