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Recycling Drive - July 19, 2008

Hello Playa friends and family! There will be a big recycling drive tomorrow, Saturday July 19 at Parque la Ceiba. The goal is to collect 30 tons of recyclable materials!! The following items will be accepted at the park from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Cans Glass Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:13 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Would you like to know........where to get a home-cooked meal in Playa del Carmen?

Dona Juanita on Juarez at Avenida 45. Read More...
Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 6:57 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Recycling in Playa del Carmen - How are we doing in 2008?

Over the past four years, I have seen the concept of recycling evolve from a "silly notion" promoted only by a bunch of "gringos" to a full on Cultural Revolution. Rarely a day goes by that I don't receive an email from someone, Read More...
Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 7:26 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

A Happy 4th of July in Playa del Carmen

Captain Dave's Bad Boys Beach Bar was the scene of this years rip roaring 4th of July celebration. Our own Cowboy John smoked an enormous pig and dozens of local folks contributed their favorite potluck side dishes, creating a fabulous feast. J.J. Read More...
Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:56 AM by Rob Kinnon | 7 Comments

Recycling Reminder - July 4th 2008

Just a reminder to everyone that this Friday July 4th, at the Municipal Plaza, they will be accepting recyclable items. I also have made inquiries with the directors of Parque la Ceiba to see if they are taking recycling on a regular basis. Laurab on Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:14 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Back to Belize - Part 2

We awoke to pleasant rays of much needed sunshine, bid a hasty "adieu" to Turtle Inn and carted ourselves back toward town to Captain Jaks , a modest but charming property recommended to us by a friend in Playa. We were immediately greeted by Read More...
Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 10:31 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Kim and J.J. get married......again

Year after year, hundreds of starry-eyed couples set out to plan their dream destination wedding on the beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya. Certainly, visions of maidens in flowing white sundresses and boys in bright floral shirts and flip flops tempt Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:23 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Welcome Back Dr. Taco!!

After two months of renovation and red tape, Dr. Taco has finally opened in the space on 10th Ave. previously occupied by Kung Food. Rob and Stuart and I popped in for lunch yesterday to get our fix of tacos borachos and say congratulations to Carlo Nicastro Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:20 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Cheeseburgers in Paradise!!

Last night was the first of what we hope will be many Parrothead parties at The Luna Blue Hotel . Tony cooked up the best cheeseburgers in paradise, Jimmy Buffet streamed live via Radio Margaritaville , Jose kept us well lubricated with 2 for 1 margaritas Read More...
Posted Friday, June 06, 2008 7:21 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Recycling in Playa del Carmen

This Friday marks the last day that Papalote will be accepting recyclable materials on campus. For those of you wondering where we should now take our recycling, please read the following information from el Dirección del Medio Ambiente. Who: Everyone Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:42 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

A Daytrip to Valladolid - Part 1 (What we planned to do)

Early this week, our friends Dean and Jody flew in from Minneapolis to spend a week on the Riviera Maya. We met four years ago, while we were planning our move to Playa del Carmen. We have seen them again just one time since but we all get on quite well Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:16 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

"A Night of Lucha Libre" or "Why am I still just a silly gringa?"

You would think that after four years I would at least start to "get it". The flow of life in Mexico is very different than in Upstate New York, of course. I have no grand illusions of changing the way things work here just to suit my standards. Read More...
Posted Saturday, May 31, 2008 10:29 AM by Rob Kinnon | 9 Comments

Vanessa - Beachmutt of Catelonia Royal Tulum

A few weeks back, a thread on one of our regional message boards, LocoGringo , caught my eye. It was about the plight of a particular beachmutt, named Catelonia by concerned and caring visitors for the beach she roamed and called home. It seems she has Read More...
Posted Friday, May 30, 2008 10:31 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Saltarines de la Rana - A New Juice Bar in Playa!

Anyone who has been to Captain Dave's Bad Boyz on the Beach on a Thursday or Saturday evening and enjoyed the talented house band has, perhaps without knowing it, been acquainted with the owners of Playa's newest and most colorful juice bar. Aurora Read More...
Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 1:30 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Playa del Carmen Construction Update - May 2008

As requested by "Life's a Beach" Readers...... Far and away our most popular and fastest selling investment property of the year, The Fives is teaming with activity as the enormous free-form pool that meanders throughout the property gets Read More...
Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:08 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments
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