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April 2008 - Posts

An Amazing Find in Chemuyil - The Jungle Place

I don't think it's any kind of secret that my husband loves monkeys. I mean really, really loves them. For some kids, the wish every year at Christmas is for a puppy. Others, like me, become obsessed with horses. For Rob, it was all about the Read More...
Posted Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 22 Comments

El Papalote Pre-1st Students Celebrate Earth Day!!

Last Tuesday, in celebration and appreciation of Earth Day, the students in the Pre-1st class at El Papalote, traveled 30 minutes north, via vans, for a day at La Casa de la Cultura in Puerto Morelos. I was lucky enough to be invited along as chaperone/staff Read More...
Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 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

Grand Opening - Origo Offices in Playa del Carmen

Yesterday evening, Rob and I were invited to the grand opening party for the offices of Origo, the prolific developers of the fabulous condominium projects " The Elements, Playa del Carmen' , " Vaiven " in Playacar and coming soon...."The Read More...
Posted Friday, April 18, 2008 2:17 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Grande Concurso del Arte at Papalote!!

This week is "La Semana de Arte y Cultura" in the school my children attend, El Papalote . Last night was the Concurso del Arte, an art contest for the students of the school. Being Waldorf inspired, the curriculum and methodology of Papalote Read More...
Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2008 7:04 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Belize - Our Tips for Travelers

First, a big thanks you to all of the wonderful people we met in our travels through the beautiful country of Belize and to all the folks that rode along with us virtually, reading the blog, offering suggestions and sending messages of well wishes. I Read More...
Posted Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:08 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments
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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 | 8 Comments

Marina Turquesa Condominiums - The Pool is in!!

Rob and Stuart and I visited the jobsite for Marina Turquesa and what a pleasant surprise....our pool is done, filled, clean and beautiful!! The guys were laying the last few tiles of "cool deck" and raking the newly laid sod when we arrived. Read More...
Posted Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:51 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

April 2008 - PDC Construction Update - Issue 1

In response to numerous inquiries from friends and customers, today I will be starting a series, reoccurring monthly, of construction updates via actual photos of projects going up in and around Playa del Carmen! Many of you have already purchased pre-construction Read More...
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:12 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Priced Reduced on Bosque de los Aluxes Penthouse!!

2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Penthouse at Bosque de los Aluxes on 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen!! Price Reduced to $585,000 usd. If you been searching for the perfect ocean view, two bedroom/two bathroom penthouse complete with private plunge pool, this could Read More...
Posted Monday, April 7, 2008 10:35 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

A Lazy Sunday

Despite all my promises to myself to DO more with my precious free time and especially our Sundays off, I did just about nothing today. Splashed around in the pool with the kids, made a very good effort toward maintaining my vacation tan and finished Read More...
Posted Monday, April 7, 2008 8:15 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Just Another Day in Paradise

Busy day today. I'm still trying to catch up with the 8 million emails waiting for me in my inbox, piled up from our trip through Belize. It's a bit overwhelming and Rob has been non-stop with clients since our return. I managed to sneak off to Read More...
Posted Sunday, April 6, 2008 11:01 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Back to our life in Playa - Hey! This isn't so bad at all.

Great dinner at Chicago Don Jose last night. The ususal suspsects were in attendance, Rob and I, Craig and Nicole, Stuart, J.J. and Kim and a slew of their friends in town for a visit. This was a particularly raccus evening with mariachis and lots of Read More...
Posted Saturday, April 5, 2008 11:27 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Road Trip Belize - The Journey Home

Kilometers Traveled – 339 Hours in Car with Children – 5 Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 1 Belikins Consumed – 0 Current Location – Home again L Wireless Internet - Yes. I must have some good kharma due to me because I awoke without Read More...
Posted Friday, April 4, 2008 11:14 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Road Trip Belize - The Cayes (part 4)

Kilometers Traveled – 16 by golf cart, more by boat Hours on Beach with Children – 3 Spontaneous Bar Breaks – 1 Belikins Consumed – lost count as I was overcome by the effects of too many “Panty Rippas” Current Location Read More...
Posted Thursday, April 3, 2008 10:08 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments
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Road Trip Belize - The Cayes (part 3)

Kilometers Traveled – 6 by golf cart, more by boat Hours on boat with Children – 4 Spontaneous Bar Breaks – 0 Belikins Consumed – 6 Current Location – Paradise Villas, Unit 16B – San Pedro, BZ Wireless Internet – Read More...
Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2008 9:39 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments
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Road Trip Belize - The Cayes (part 2)

Kilometers Traveled – 10 by golf cart Hours on Beach with Children – 1 Spontaneous Bar Breaks – 1 Belikins Consumed – 7 Current Location – Paradise Villas, Unit 16B – San Pedro, BZ Wireless Internet – All good. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2008 12:20 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments
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Road Trip Belize - The Cayes (part 1)

Kilometers Traveled – 0 walking doesn’t count Hours on Beach with Children – 4 Spontaneous Bar Breaks – 2 Belikins Consumed – 12 Current Location – Paradise Villas, Unit 16B – San Pedro, BZ Wireless Internet – Read More...
Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008 12:16 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments
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