Life's a Beach | Expat Life in Playa del Carmen

Reports and observations about life as an ex-pat family in Playa del Carmen Mexico from Michele and Rob Kinnon. Real Estate Playa del Carmen market updates and new listings of interest. Advise for other like minded adventurers planning to relocate to Playa del Carmen. Will include commentary and information on local schools, markets, recycling, environmental issues, volunteer opportunities, restaurant reviews and special events.

September 2008 - Posts

Welcoming Autumn in Playa del Carmen

Life in a tropical climate comes with a host of challenges. The scorching sun, the heat, the unrelenting humidity all take some getting used to. (We’re not even going to begin the BUG discussion) After four years, our blood has certainly thinned Read More...

Posted Monday, September 29, 2008 4:11 PM by Rob Kinnon | 7 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Holidays, 2008, Schools

I Thought You Were Driving!

Recently, while Rob and I were doing our Spotlight Interview for Playa Maya News, the question came up. A question I have been asked and have answered hundreds of times since we arrived in Playa del Carmen with our children nearly four years ago. "What Read More...

Posted Sunday, September 28, 2008 3:16 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Playa del Carmen , Family Life, 2008, Travel

Construction Update - September 2008

In anticipation of high season and the promised delivery dates of many projects, builders have been kicking it into overdrive to meet their deadlines. Lots of progress to show in this photo report. As always, click on the name of the project to see even Read More...

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 8:04 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Real Estate, Buyer Information, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Playacar, Luxury Real Estate, Condominiums, Investing, Playa del Carmen , 2008, Building

Getting it Right

There are a lot of things that frustrate me, day to day, in my new home country. The inability of shopkeepers to keep an appropriate amount of change in the cash register. Mind numbing lines at the bank. The impossibility of completing a task without Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2008 9:39 AM by Rob Kinnon | 13 Comments

Filed under: Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, 2008, Yucatan

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

Filed under: Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, 2008, Restaurants/Bars, Fun

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

Filed under: Events, Family Life, 2008, Fun

W.W.M.D.? Mike does Interplaya futbol!!

This week, one of our favorite people in the whole wide world, Mike Lopiano, came for a visit and to take care of some work at his beautiful vacation home, Casa Vista , in Playacar. While a fabulous dinner out is always a must when Mike is in town, we Read More...

Posted Sunday, September 7, 2008 9:48 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, 2008, Fun

Party for Mike and Sharon

A good time was had by all at Mike and Sharon's going away bash. We turned up with Stuart, Kim and JJ after a delicious dinner at Chicago Don Jose with Mike Lopiano, down from Chicago for the weekend. Rob's back was bothering him quite a bit, Read More...

Posted Saturday, September 6, 2008 8:58 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Family Life, 2008, Fun

Too many "Goodbyes"

I think one of the most difficult aspects of life in an area that is perceived to be paradise is the transiency of friendships. Yesterday, I sat in a parents' meeting for Cole's class at Papalote and counted familiar faces. It's normal that Read More...

Posted Friday, September 5, 2008 3:46 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Community , Family Life, 2008, Fun

SEAduced in Belize!!

Patting ourselves on the back for being such good little doobies and getting a proper night's rest, we all met up for a day of sun and fun on the SEAduced Catamaran. The crew, Sylvan, Leon and Jody, took great care of us and we had an amazing day.Eighteen Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2008 4:34 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, 2008, Travel, Tacogirl, Belize, Boating, Fun

Belize Birthday Bash!!

I absolutely love surprises. I like being surprised and even better, I like surprising friends. About a month ago, when our dear friend Cindy popped off an email to me and casually invited us to the island to share her birthday with her, I politely declined. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2008 7:32 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Filed under: Community , Family Life, 2008, Travel, Tacogirl, Belize, Schools, Boating, Fun, Charity

Blog Action Day 2008 - Join the Revolution!

On October 15, 2008 thousands of bloggers across the globe will take to their keyboards and join in an online revolution: to open up a global dialogue about poverty. There is not one of us who has not witnessed or been touched by poverty in some way. Read More...

Posted Monday, September 1, 2008 2:52 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Blogging, 2008

Life's a Beach | Expat Life in Playa del Carmen

Tags

Navigation

Archives

12 Days/12 Ways Spotlight Charities

A Riviera Maya Events Calendar

Buy Real Estate in Playa del Carmen

Michele's Blogroll