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November 2008 - Posts

Giving Thanks. Giving Back.

Every year, we take a day to give Thanks. We thank our ancestors for their sacrifice and struggle culminating in the liberties we enjoy today. We give thanks for our families and friends and we take a moment to reflect on how truly fortunate we are. Of Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:16 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 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

The German Baker in Playa del Carmen

Ever on the lookout for something yummy, last week, I stumbled upon some lovely homemade breads at my favorite produce market, Dac. For the past two weeks, a small table has been set up out front offering samples of these tasty baked goods to the customers Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 22, 2008 10:02 PM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl!!

Where has the time gone? Seven years ago today you and I battled it out for 36 hours in St. Peter's Hospital. You've been a fighter ever since. In case I forget to tell you often enough, you are the best thing that ever happened to me and I treasure Read More...
Posted Monday, November 17, 2008 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments
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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 | 2 Comments

Marina Turquesa in Puerto Aventuras

We are delivering another penthouse this week at our own Marina Turquesa Condominiums in Puerto Aventuras and Stuart managed to get some nice updated photos of the property and this recently completed unit. The work is very nearly complete. We are still Read More...
Posted Friday, November 14, 2008 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

"I Thought YOU Were Driving!" - Part 2

The second installment in the short series of articles I am writing for the popular regional website www.PlayaMayaNews.com has just been posted. "I Thought YOU Were Driving!" - How a nice suburban family ended up in Playa del Carmen , Mexico Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:12 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Playa del Carmen Construction Update - November 2008

The high season for vacation rentals is nearly upon us and several developers are putting the finishing touches on their projects while some seem to be a bit behind. This entry should be of as much interest to those of you who have booked one of these Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:00 PM by Rob Kinnon | 11 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 8, 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 5, 2008 3:46 PM by Rob Kinnon | 7 Comments

"Happy" Halloween?

I'm not big on Halloween. There. I've said it. I wish I was like all my pals in Playa who plan and prepare their costumes 364 days a year in anticipation of October 31st. I love looking at all the pictures from the parties and marvel at the creativity Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 1, 2008 11:38 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments