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Ak Lu'um Community Celebrates the Spring Equinox

This morning, students, parents, teachers and friends of the Ak Lu'um International School community gathered by the ruins in Playacar Phase 1 to mark the beginning of Spring. The Spring or Vernal Equinox was an important and pivotal point in the Read More...
Posted Friday, March 19, 2010 4:07 PM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Vamos a la Playa! Riviera Maya Beaches - Xpu Ha

After an unusually long "winter" here on the Riviera Maya, the Caribbean sun has finally won out and we are now, thankfully, experiencing more seasonal weather. That of course means beach days are back on the schedule! Saturday, we chose Xpu Read More...
Posted Thursday, March 18, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Boogie in Belize - Part 2

Despite our early to bed times on Saturday night, Sunday morning was not all smooth sailing. Cindy confirmed that the tandem jumpers would indeed be able to go today. Good news. Mitch appeared with the news that Jill had given herself a touch of sun-poisoning Read More...
Posted Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:08 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Boogie in Belize - Part 1

A few weekends ago, the Kinnon clan decided last minute to take an impromptu trip to San Pedro, Belize. The impetus for this trip was the Boogie in Belize , an annual gathering of skydivers from all over the world who take to the sky over Ambergris Caye Read More...
Posted Saturday, March 06, 2010 10:38 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Biointensive Gardening in Playa del Carmen

One Saturday every month, Ak Lu'um International School hosts a workshop called Sustainable Saturdays in which the public is invited to come and get some hands on experience learning about sustainable building and living techniques that can be implemented Read More...
Posted Tuesday, March 02, 2010 10:55 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Farewell Captain Dave

Last Tuesday evening, family and friends from near and far gathered at Bad Boys Beach Bar to raise a glass and say goodbye to one of Playa del Carmen's legendary figures, Captain Dave Baker. Dave's sister Sara and his nephew Trey flew in from Read More...
Posted Tuesday, February 23, 2010 1:15 PM by Rob Kinnon | 9 Comments

1st Annual "Buy Playa 5K for Ak Lu'um" Draws A Great Crowd!

Yesterday, nearly 100 walkers and runners gathered at the Leona Vicario Park in Playa del Carmen to participate in the 1st Annual "Buy Playa San Valentin 5K" to benefit Ak Lu'um International School. The morning air was sharp and cool, the Read More...
Posted Monday, February 15, 2010 9:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Papalote Visits Rancho Guadalupana and The Club Hipico

Recently, Cole's class at Papalote took a field trip to visit Rancho Guadalupana and the local riding club in Playa del Carmen. The students were greeted by club owner and well regarded instructor Francisco (Paco) Mogallon who toured the group through Read More...
Posted Saturday, February 13, 2010 8:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Sustainable Saturdays Continue at Ak Lu'um

Join us on Saturday February 13th 10am - 3pm for the next workshop in the series, "Sustainable Saturdays ' at Ak Lu'um International School. This month, learn the techniques to effective Organic Gardening. The workshops will include: How Read More...
Posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

"Hope for Haiti" Benefit in Playa del Carmen a Huge Success

Yesterday afternoon, the beach in front of Wicky's Restauran t in Playa del Carmen was the place to be for great BBQ and live music! The fundraiser, "Hope for Haiti", benefiting, Doctors Without Borders , was hosted by Wicky's, attracting Read More...
Posted Monday, January 25, 2010 10:06 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Sangrita Anyone?

In my opinion (and on this blog it is really the only one that matters) the best way to really enjoy a top quality tequila is with Sangrita as an accompaniment. Sangrita, literally, means "little blood" and is the traditional aperitif enjoyed Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

2nd Annual Think Green Eco-Expo a Great Success!

Over thirty Riviera Maya businesses and organizations turned out to display their eco-friendly wares and spread the word about environmental responsibility at the 2nd annual Think Green Eco-Expo . Covering several blocks of Playa del Carmen's world Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 05, 2009 1:49 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Big Love for Playa Legend Captain Dave

A few days ago, many Playa del Carmen residents,including our family, received a message from Miss Sarah, Captain Dave's sister up in Memphis Tennessee. It seems after a battery of tests, doctors have discovered that our favorite pirate has small Read More...
Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 9:48 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Wednesday, Women and Wine Holiday Bazaar

This past Wednesday evening the ladies of Wednesday, Women and Wine hosted a special holiday bazaar at Coffee Cafe on 34th Street and 5th Avenue. Members and friends of this social networking group were on hand promoting their businesses, selling homemade Read More...
Posted Friday, November 06, 2009 9:21 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Interplaya Youth League Bests Tepeyac 5-1

In a rather surprising and spirited match up, the hodge-podge group of youngsters that makes up the Interplaya community youth team outscored the team from Colegio Tepeyac 5 -1. With just a few weeks of practice under their belts, this group, comprised Read More...
Posted Monday, November 02, 2009 6:57 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments
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