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Pancho Claus - A Bi-lingual Christmas Tale

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through la casa Not a creature was stirring, CARAMBA, Que Pasa? Los ninos were all tucked away in their camas Some in vestidos and some in pajamas While Mama worked late in her little cocina El Gordo was down Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 24, 2008 5:01 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments
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Celebration of The Winter Solstice at Ak lu'um International School

One of the advantages of having our children in both of the Waldorf Schools in Playa del Carmen is that we get to participate in two different festival schedules. El Papalote held their Posada for the preschool earlier this week and, last night, Ak Lu'um Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 20, 2008 8:22 PM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Celebration of "La Posada" at Papalote School

Christmas for Mexicans, in traditional homes and rural areas, is a religious holiday. For better or worse, families in Playa del Carmen, Mexican or otherwise, seem to have adopted a decidedly “Americanized” version of this holiday. This year, Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2008 12:42 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Salpicar Carwash in Playa del Carmen - Functional AND Fun!

Now that I am back in school every morning (more on that later) I find that my schedule is getting really tight. My blogging has become less frequent. My message board activities are sporadic. I have been sorely neglecting my fellow blogger pals for the Read More...
Posted Monday, November 24, 2008 12:13 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Papalote Students Celebrate the Festival of San Martin

Every November, closely following Dia de los Muertos, the students of El Papalote School participate in a traditional celebration of San Martin. This festival, also known as Martinmas, recognizes Martin, originally a soldier in Roman army in the 4th century. Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 08, 2008 6:45 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Dia de los Muertos in Playa del Carmen

Most people, knowing my disinterest in Halloween, are confused to learn that I really enjoy the celebration of Dia de los Muertos. As a matter of fact, this is my favorite holiday in my new home country and I look forward to it every year! Commonly known Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 05, 2008 3:46 PM by Rob Kinnon | 7 Comments

"Happy" Halloween?

I'm not big on Halloween. There. I've said it. I wish I was like all my pals in Playa who plan and prepare their costumes 364 days a year in anticipation of October 31st. I love looking at all the pictures from the parties and marvel at the creativity Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 01, 2008 11:38 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Fundraiser for Ak Lu'um School a Spectacular Success!!

Pinche Gringo's Sports Bar provided the perfect venue for the Fall fundraiser for Ak Lu'um International School . Given the time of year and the incliment weather, we had no way of anticipating what a huge turn-out we would have for this event! Read More...
Posted Saturday, October 25, 2008 10:24 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Deb's Birthday Blast At Bad Boys in Playa del Carmen!

Our great friend, Deb, managed to make a last minute trip from Oregon to Playa del Carmen just in time for the "alien invasion that wasn't" and her Birthday! What better way to celebrate another fabulous year than with a night of music and Read More...
Posted Sunday, October 19, 2008 12:12 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Fundraiser to Benefit Ak Lu'um School in Playa del Carmen!!

Come one! Come all!! Jimmy Brown has kindly offered to allow us, the members of the Ak Lu’um Community, to hold a fundraiser at “The Pinche Gringo Sports Bar” on Friday October 24, 2008. I am hoping that you will all come on down for Read More...
Posted Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:40 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Sarah and Adam Get Married and Rock the Mojo Zone in Playa del Carmen

Well, the rain finally let up enough to allow Sarah and Adam to make their vows on the beautiful beach of the Sian Kaan. We met the newlyweds and their entourage later in Playa for an after party at Brad Ryans' place, The Mojo Zone. I was lucky to Read More...
Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 4:17 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Welcome Back, Sarah and Adam

Still suffering from a bad "rainy season" cold, I managed to drag my snifflly, achy self off of the sofa and down to Captain Dave's to meet up with our dear friend SarahB and her adorable fiance (very soon to be husband) Adam. They have Read More...
Posted Friday, October 10, 2008 9:07 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Happy Anniversary Dr. Taco!!

This week, Dr. Taco celebrates five years in Playa del Carmen, serving up some of the best and freshest fast food in town! In the recently innaugurated space on 10th Avenue , Carlo, Cecilia and the whole crew threw a raucous party on Saturday night with Read More...
Posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Open Mic at Bad Boys Beach Bar

Enjoying a bit of a break in the action before more clients arrive next week, we decided to spend an afternoon on the beach at Captain Dave's . Slow season is tough on the service community here so we make an extra effort to go out more and make sure Read More...
Posted Saturday, September 20, 2008 10:00 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

The Blogging Bridesmaid

As many of you know, I have been on a brief blogging haitus while attending the wedding of one of my oldest and dearest friends. In order to properly perform by bridesmaid duties, I put the camera down (for the most part) and left digital documentation Read More...
Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:05 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments
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