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Bolister and Big Fun at Luna Blue's Tiki Bar!

The Tiki Bar at Luna Blue Hotel is turning out to be quite the hot spot for locals and visitors alike in Playa del Carmen. Chris Bolister kicked off what will now be a regular Tuesday night event with songs we all know and love. Favorite tunes that make Read More...
Posted Wednesday, January 07, 2009 9:18 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Campestre Wildlife

I'm not one for New Years resolutions, but one of the things I am going to make a concerted effort to improve is my photography. I enjoy it, and lord knows we certainly have plenty of great photo opportunities. For Christmas, my adorable husband loaded Read More...
Posted Sunday, January 04, 2009 11:20 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

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 | 4 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

Happy Anniversary "Life's a Beach" !!

I can't believe it was one year ago today that I officially introduced "Life's a Beach" to the world and threw myself into the blogosphere. Truth be told, at the time, I had no interest in writing and my motivations for doing so were Read More...
Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 9 Comments
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Happy Birthday Anna Lynne and Chris!!

One of our favorite peeps, Anna Lynne (Shammy) and her husband Chris celebrated their birthdays together last night at The Beer Bucket. This is Shammy's 4th Birthday Bash in Playa del Carmen and she was surrounded by lots of friends, old and new. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 09, 2008 10:12 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Mom's Bar Re-Opening Party!!

Friday night marked the re-opening of the bar at Mom's Hotel in Playa del Carmen. Our pal Jurgen has been working hard to get the old bar polished up and well stocked and ready to welcome guests of the hotel, Playa residents and visitors. Rob and Read More...
Posted Sunday, December 07, 2008 7:56 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Chris Bolister Croons at The Luna Blue in Playa del Carmen

Last night was the inauguration of "Bolister in The Blue", an evening of acoustic music and song from Playa favorite, the talented and charming Chris Bolister. Perched on a swing at the bar, surrounded by friends old and new, Chris entertained Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:41 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Paintings for Playa del Carmen's Pets

Last night was the innaugural evening for this year's Paintings for Pets fundraiser hosted by Tony and Cheri Head of the famed Luna Blue Hotel in Playa del Carmen. Well loved, award winning artist Barry Launius generously offered to show and sell Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:32 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 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

Old Photos of Mahahual, Xcalak and Bacalar

Look at this great old photograph I found. This is the beach road south of what is now, the town of Mahahual! Pretty cool, yes? Actually, this is a photo I took back in 2006. It has been altered with an online tool called a Bakumatsu Koshashin Generator Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 16, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments
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Fusion Hotel - The Culture Orphans and More!

I always say I am going to make a point of breaking out of my routine but, somehow, I usually end up at the same old places. Then, I get bored with "the same old places" and I don't go out at all! Thursday night, I broke from my usual routine Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 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 | 1 Comments
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