September 2011 - #43

Up & Down The Coast

Again we apologize for missing our last newsletter and being so late on this one. Our newly designed Web site took us a lot longer that we anticipated. We do hope you will take some time to visit it and let us know what you think. We are especially proud of the new use of videos and the simpler navigation. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement like this from, as they put it, a Faithful Reader:

"Looks to me all the hard work you doing is paying off, good job! I will be looking forward to the 'new & improved' Sac-Be when it's finished.Thank-you."

It really helps to have the support and contributions of all you. We hope you enjoy the new site. And please let us know if you find a mistake–we should offer a contest!!

The Akumal road has been completed. For most of you that is great news; for a few it will be the bittersweet end of a bumpy road though, alas, there are still topes! Check out the photos Sherwood Anders shared on facebook.

A reminder, for those of you who love Akumal, is that The Akumalian is the best way to keep up on comings, goings, and lots of information about happenings.

Book announcement: Where the Sky is Born: Living in the Land of the Maya, by Jeanine Kitchel, is now available on Kindle for $9.99.

A day spa in Puerta Aventuras

New book, released in 2011, about a journey of self-discovery.

Xcaret has the most important macaw reproduction center in Mexico and internationally, thanks to an ambitious program.

by Enrique (Henry) Saldana

The people who live and visit Tulum share a commitment to protecting the planet - by Carol Brunelli

by Enrique (Henry) Saldana

How the oceans, the fish, and coral reefs affect our life on land. - by Barb Eller

The intense energy of a tropical storm - by Eva Estes

Akumal doesn't feed animals on their dives - by Natalie Novak

Things to do when you can't go beaching - by Mari Pintkowski

We are asking people to please support the movement for no lion and jaguar cubs on 5th Avenue in Playa. Let's not allow the exploitation of these animals for our own amusement. File a complaint (it's in Spanish), download the flyer kindly created by Leasa, and visit Gente por la Defensa Animal (nonprofit organization in Mexico City).

CEA's most recent turtle numbers are:
Green Turtle Nests: 226 / Hatchlings: 4,250
Loggerhead Turtle Nests: 110 / Hatchlings: 5,249

Why should we care about the plastic we use? Check out this video. Can you believe that 40% of our oceans are covered by trash vortices? Visit No Mas Plastiks (Facebook group).

Coco's Clinics have moved. To find the new location in Playa del Carmen: Drive west on Constituyentes past Av. 115. Keep going and you will pass an OXXO on the right. After the OXXO you will pass the show houses Casas ARA and then you will pass a green school. It's the first street after the school to the right. Go all the way to the end house, #52. Cel 984 120 0572

Sac-Be offers free listings for properties along the Riviera Maya and Costa Maya. If you would like to have your rental property listed, please complete the form on our owner's page. Or, if you are interested in learning more about other advertising opportunities, please contact us.

Private home in Chan Chemuyil