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February 2010 - Posts

Farewell Captain Dave

Last Tuesday evening, family and friends from near and far gathered at Bad Boys Beach Bar to raise a glass and say goodbye to one of Playa del Carmen's legendary figures, Captain Dave Baker. Dave's sister Sara and his nephew Trey flew in from Read More...
Posted Tuesday, February 23, 2010 1:15 PM by Rob Kinnon | 12 Comments

Top Ten Cheap Eats in Playa del Carmen

Anyone who has spent any time at all in Playa del Carmen can tell you that there are hundreds (nearly 800 to be more precise) restaurants and eateries to choose from in this eclectic city. It would be nearly impossible for any one person to try them all, Read More...
Posted Monday, February 15, 2010 1:42 PM by Rob Kinnon | 20 Comments

1st Annual "Buy Playa 5K for Ak Lu'um" Draws A Great Crowd!

Yesterday, nearly 100 walkers and runners gathered at the Leona Vicario Park in Playa del Carmen to participate in the 1st Annual "Buy Playa San Valentin 5K" to benefit Ak Lu'um International School. The morning air was sharp and cool, the Read More...
Posted Monday, February 15, 2010 9:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Papalote Visits Rancho Guadalupana and The Club Hipico

Recently, Cole's class at Papalote took a field trip to visit Rancho Guadalupana and the local riding club in Playa del Carmen. The students were greeted by club owner and well regarded instructor Francisco (Paco) Mogallon who toured the group through Read More...
Posted Saturday, February 13, 2010 8:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Fun for Chocolate Lovers in Playa del Carmen

Last week, Kristin Roehmer and the team from the Bric Hotel hosted an informative and entertaining seminar on a universally popular subject: Chocolate!! Rohan Barnett, the General Manager of Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe was our presenter, taking us through Read More...
Posted Friday, February 12, 2010 12:08 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Sustainable Saturdays Continue at Ak Lu'um

Join us on Saturday February 13th 10am - 3pm for the next workshop in the series, "Sustainable Saturdays ' at Ak Lu'um International School. This month, learn the techniques to effective Organic Gardening. The workshops will include: How Read More...
Posted Thursday, February 4, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

The Little Mexican Cooking School - A Review

When I received the email last week from Catriona Brown in Puerto Morelos, I really wasn't sure what to expect. An empty seat had come available in her interesting new endeavor, The Little Mexican Cooking School and she invited me to sit in on the Read More...
Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

"Chocolate Indulgence" Workshop in Playa del Carmen

Are you a chocoholic? Do you admit your are powerless over chocolate? Then this is the seminar for you! Join the team from Bric Rentals and Ah Cacao for an interesting and delicious workshop surrounding this popular indulgence! This seminar will discuss: Read More...
Posted Monday, February 1, 2010 1:43 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments