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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

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

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

Welcome Back Dr. Taco!!

After two months of renovation and red tape, Dr. Taco has finally opened in the space on 10th Ave. previously occupied by Kung Food. Rob and Stuart and I popped in for lunch yesterday to get our fix of tacos borachos and say congratulations to Carlo Nicastro Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:20 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 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

Saltarines de la Rana - A New Juice Bar in Playa!

Anyone who has been to Captain Dave's Bad Boyz on the Beach on a Thursday or Saturday evening and enjoyed the talented house band has, perhaps without knowing it, been acquainted with the owners of Playa's newest and most colorful juice bar. Aurora Read More...
Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 1:30 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Hechizo - Culinary Enchantment in Tulum

Tucked away at the southern end of Tulum's world famous beaches, perched on the edge of the Sian Kaan biosphere, the more intrepid traveler will find Hechizo, a restaurant certain to cast a powerful spell on even the most discriminating diner. On Read More...
Posted Monday, May 05, 2008 11:47 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Negrosal

It's been said many times that the only thing that is consistent in Playa del Carmen is inconsistency. I find that to be be true in so many aspects of life here, particularly in my dining experiences. As this weekend my husband celebrated his 40th Read More...
Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 9:05 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Hot Sun and Hangovers - Blogger Blowout Day 2

Day two of the Blogger Blowout was a hot one, much to the chagrin of us bloggers, each wearing varying shades of HUNGOVER! After a quick latte at Aluxes, we slowly piled into our carts and headed out across the island for a bit of good old-fashioned sight-seeing. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:15 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

1st Annual Blogger Blowout is a hit!!

This weekend Rob and I and the kiddos traveled to Isla Mujeres for the very 1st Latin America Bloggers Convention or, as it has now been more appropriately dubbed, "The Blogger Blowout"! Our fearless leader, Wayne, aka "Isla Gringo", Read More...
Posted Monday, April 21, 2008 3:07 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Zenzi Beach Club - Trying Something New

This afternoon, still wallowing in disappointment after cancelling our weekend getaway to Cozumel, I dragged the kids off to the beach. Rob will attest to the fact that I am always whining and complaining that we need to do more NEW things, go to DIFFERENT Read More...
Posted Saturday, April 12, 2008 6:27 PM by Rob Kinnon | 9 Comments
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