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After thinking long and hard about poverty, the subject of Blog Action Day 2008 , I find myself with more questions than answers. First and foremost is "What IS poverty?" and secondly "Who makes that determination?” Can we categorize ...[Read More]
Well, the rain finally let up enough to allow Sarah and Adam to make their vows on the beautiful beach of the Sian Kaan. We met the newlyweds and their entourage later in Playa for an after party at Brad Ryans' place, The Mojo Zone. I was lucky to ...[Read More]
I sympathise with millions of Americans who are in tough times. But, the only true thing of life is change and we need to accept and move on. 25 years ago as South Africa was falling apart and the currency was going down the toilet, I decided to cash out ...[Read More]
Still suffering from a bad "rainy season" cold, I managed to drag my snifflly, achy self off of the sofa and down to Captain Dave's to meet up with our dear friend SarahB and her adorable fiance (very soon to be husband) Adam. They have planned ...[Read More]
This week, Dr. Taco celebrates five years in Playa del Carmen, serving up some of the best and freshest fast food in town! In the recently innaugurated space on 10th Avenue , Carlo, Cecilia and the whole crew threw a raucous party on Saturday night with ...[Read More]
This weekend, after our ritual Friday dinner at Chicago Don Jose with Kim and J.J., we all headed over to Bad Brad's place, The Mojo Zone , to see if there was any live music to be had. Small bars and live music venues like this are hit particularly ...[Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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 having ...[Read More]
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]
The Zen of Mayakoba and a Sanctuary for the Senses. Discover an exquisite retreat of a luxury lifestyle and amenities that are available to owners. It is with great anticipation that Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts makes its entree into the Americas with ...[Read More]
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]
I my opinion after 9 years in real estate, buyers make 2 big mistakes. 1. They should talk to any experienced agent and get feedback on what and when they want to buy. 2. 70% of buyers I take on tour want to buy but are not qualified in that they need ...[Read More]
History is an interesting teacher. Do you remember the old movie with Steven Boyd called the The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. About 25 years back, great movie, yes Im an old fart too if you dont recall youre still young. The point is the Dollar ...[Read More]
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]
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, not ...[Read More]
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]
Night and day. In this area, real estate has exploded in the last 7 years, the boom actually began about 5 years ago. If you are a serious buyer in this region, there are over 200 agents who can help you but you are better off working with an agent who ...[Read More]
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]
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]
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. This ...[Read More]
I am on the inside of the market having lived here 7 years and most of you are on the outside looking at buying here, with some fears and concerns. A brief update is the market is still booming along and many of my clients with under $200k are finding ...[Read More]
I'm not, by nature, an early riser but I do enjoy the quiet of downtown Isla Mujeres in the mornings. Watching the shopkeepers open their stores, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and banana bread pouring out into the streets. I try to make a point ...[Read More]
As a treat for the kids, who returned to school today, we took them away to one of their favorite places for a weekend of fun in the sun. Isla Mujeres has captivated our whole family from the moment we first got off of the ferry from Puerto Juarez. We ...[Read More]
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