Absentee Voting for November 2016 Presidential Election

Before returning to Mexico, I had the opportunity to participate in the early voting process for the 2016 Presidential election. Virginia allows you to vote up to 45 days before the election.  Check with your local elections officials to determine if early voting is available in your state.

Dental Services in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico - Aesthetik Dentistry & Orthodontics

We have had the opportunity to utilize the services of Dr. Enrique Perez on two occasions.  

The first time I used his service I thought I was going to need major dental care.  You know how it is...you feel some discomfort and pray for the best, but in private, you start to conjure up all sorts of images in your head.  I started thinking about root canals and transplants.  I mean, I really had myself worked up.  

Medical Doctor in Puerto Aventuras: Dra. Caroline Guzman

House Calls.  Imagine a time in your life when you were ill and did not have the energy to get dressed and venture too far from your sick bed and comfy pj’s to obtain medical care.  Well, for those of us that are over the age of 21…ok, let’s just say over 50, you may remember a time when doctors made house calls.  Those were the good old days, and I honestly thought they were over.

Boy Shorts and Baby Powder. Keeping cool in the Riviera Maya.

In honor of July 1, 2016 (it’s not really in honor of anything in particular, just the middle of a really hot summer here), I thought it only appropriate to discuss underwear (for women and men). Specifically, underpants. Because let’s face it, sweat does not care about gender.   

Cold and sweet. Aventura Gelato in Puerto Aventuras

It's always time for
Aventura Gelato

We recently discovered a new place to fill our sweet tooth.  We were walking around the Puerto Aventuras Marina and the bright colored tables, chairs and wheeled ice cream stand caught our attention.  And although it’s located between two restaurants and behind some tropical greenery, the fun bright colors of this little gem makes its hard to miss!

Membership Cards: Costco and Sam's Club

I am often asked if the Riviera Maya has any of the same stores that we have in the United States. As I rattle off the list, the same question continues to come up for two stores; Costco and Sam’s club.  Will the membership card we have from the United States, be accepted at the stores in the Riviera Maya.  The answer is YES. 

My Super Shopping Tote

PuertoDISE walking home after
shopping  at Chedraui in
Puerto Aventuras, Mexico.

In the two years that I’ve lived in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, I’ve had several people stop me and inquire into my cute little shopping tote (Travelers Club 20 inch Rolling Tote) as I walk to the Chedraui grocery store, or the Farmer’s Market in Puerto Aventuras on Saturdays and Wednesdays, or when I take the Colectivo into Playa del Carmen, Mexico and run errands to Walmart, Mega, Sally’s Beauty, or DAC.  They always seem so surprised when I tell them I purchased my bag from Walmart in the United States, and that I paid $13.00 USD.