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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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Past Lives Revisited

Who ever coined the phrase "You can never go home" must have burned all his bridges behind him. One of the things I enjoy best about our annual trip back to the U.S. and my hometown is visiting friends I haven't seen in a long time and making Read More...
Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:50 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

To Grandmother's House We Go

Birdie and Cole and I have been staying at Grandma's house for the past few days, relaxing and having fun. Sunday night, the kids helped Grandma bake homemade granola bars. They came out warm, chewy and delicious! Here is the recipe and a few pictures. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments
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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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Would you like to know.....what it looks like inside a cenote?

Cenote Dzitnup in Valladolid Read More...
Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 6:48 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments
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Would you like to know........what a Jabiru is?

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Posted Sunday, July 13, 2008 6:25 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments
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Would you like to know........where to eat in Burrell Boom, Belize?

Miss Robina's. Just ask anyone. Read More...
Posted Saturday, July 12, 2008 6:20 AM 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

Going Stateside

This afternoon, the little ones and I are leaving today for a two week vacation visiting family and friends in upstate New York. In my absence, Stuart will be taking pictures for the monthly PDC Construction Update and sending them up to me. I plan to Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:40 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 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

Taninah

In our efforts to design our own home we have been doing a fair bit of investigating. Much of this time has been spent visiting other homes in the area such as those being built in Sac Be and checking out what building materials and methods have been Read More...
Posted Friday, June 20, 2008 3:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 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
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