by Gary | Jul 11, 2024 | caribbean, casa, Puerto Morelos, Technology
We knew it would happen, and sure enough – in early July, the first hurricane of the season, hurricane Beryl hit the Mexican coast. This was the first hurricane since our house was constructed, so we were somewhat nervous of how everything would hold up. Short...
by Gary | Dec 3, 2020 | caribbean, casa, Financial, Puerto Morelos
It took a while, but we finally have the necessary permits to start building our house! It was early August when we closed on the land, so it certainly took a while to get our permits. Construction License Costs A number of people had asked about building costs. So...
by Gary | Oct 14, 2020 | caribbean, Mexico, Puerto Morelos
The hurricane season here normally lasts from June through November. It’s been quite a season so far. From Wikipedia: The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is an ongoing tropical cyclone season which has featured tropical cyclone formation at a record-breaking...
by Gary | Jul 7, 2019 | adventures, caribbean, Mexico, Road Trip, travel
This past week we spent a few days on Isla Holbox – a small island on the North coast of the Yucatan peninsula. It’s still somewhat undiscovered, but it’s clear that it’s changing. Where is Holbox? And how do I get there? Isla Holbox is on the...
by Gary | Feb 18, 2019 | adventures, caribbean, Mexico, Puerto Morelos
Last week was my 50th birthday, so my whole family came down for the weekend from Massachusetts to celebrate. My Mom & Dad, my sister, my brother and sister in law, and my niece and nephew. We spent my birthday day out on a catamaran – it was a beautiful day...
by Gary | Oct 21, 2018 | adventures, caribbean, Mexico, Road Trip, travel
Last month, we celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary with a couple of days at Nizuc Resort and Spa in Cancun. It’s an amazingly gorgeous property. We spent a couple days relaxing by the pool, reading, and napping. Very peaceful and relaxing. The property is...
