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Polo anyone?

One summer afternoon in 1984, my friend and fellow horse fanatic, Allison invited me to attend a Polo match with her parents in historic Saratoga Springs. From that day on, watching Polo has become a favorite summer activity that I have been able to share Read More...
Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments
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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

Patty's Getting Married!!!

Greeting from Albany, New York to all "Life's a Beach" readers!! We are here and settled and trying to accomplish all of our annual "stateside" goals. Clothes for the kids, new cameras, spices and seasonings: all these things and Read More...
Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 4:46 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments
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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

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

Back to Belize - Part 1

" They say your heart never leaves, once you've been down to Belize ." So says songwriter and part-time Belize resident Jerry Jeff Walker. Rob and I have been to Belize three times this year already and certainly these lyrics ring true for Read More...
Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:14 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 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

Unique Pilates Retreat on Isla Mujeres

A few months back, as you may recall, I took a day trip to Isla Mujeres with a nice gentleman named Frank. The purpose of our trip was to look at Casa Ixchel as a possible investment opportunity for him and a group he had put together back in the States. Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 19, 2008 3:32 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Daytrip to Valladolid - Part 2 (The right place at the right time!)

Well lubricated with tequila and sangrita , we wandered out into the square where hundreds of people were seated, dresses in their Sunday best, waiting patiently, staring at the enormous stage that had been constructed at one end of the street. Apparently, Read More...
Posted Friday, June 06, 2008 11:07 AM 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

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

Dia de las Madres en El Papalote

¡Los estudiantes y los maestros de la escuela del El Papalote prepararon un celebración del día de una madre maravillosa por completo de la canción y de la danza, rodeado por 1000 garzas de papel! Pasamos una mañana encantadora Read More...
Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 8:22 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Parque La Ceiba - The Heart of Playa del Carmen

Aptly named for the Mayan tree of life, Parque La Ceiba is breathing new life into our community. Inaugurated officially in mid-March yet still a work in progress, Parque La Ceiba is a refreshing oasis in a city that seems bound and determined to cover Read More...
Posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:04 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Geofish Tara's 40th Birthday!

Lovely Tara turned the big 4-0 on Sunday and her better half (don't they all think that anyway), Steve, threw her a terrific pool party! The sun was hot, the water was cool, the food was delicious and everyone had a great time. Lots of familiar friendly Read More...
Posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments
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