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Showing posts with label cenote. Show all posts
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Friday, April 20, 2018

Lights, Camera, Action - Our Opportunity to be TV Stars!

We recently had the pleasure of being a part of a pilot for a new potential expat show that is being pitched to the networks. They came to our home and filmed us answering questions and talking about our move to Mexico. We also had the opportunity to check out a local cenote we hadn't been to before where they filmed us jumping off the rocks and swimming. The crew was so much fun to meet and work with. We can't wait to see the final result and we hope the show gets picked up!

We had no idea when we moved down here that we'd have the chance to be on TV talking about this new life of ours. Funny thing is, a few weeks later, we were picked to be on a popular TV show that has to do with moving abroad. Not sure how much we can really say about that right now but we are really excited for this opportunity - more info to come!

We are trying to post videos of our adventures so our family and friends can see what we've been up to. Check out our YouTube Channel, we try and update it often.

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Our Scuba Obsession!

Recently, I received my scuba certification and let me tell you it was the best, most exciting thing I've ever done. The class took about 2-4 hours for 4-5 days (not including the homework), but it was well worth it. Tarah has been certified for a long time, but it's been several years since she's gone diving. This has given us an opportunity to share a wonderful experience we both enjoy. Attached are a couple videos documenting our experience. Thank you Rob and Kris King for your drone video.

https://youtu.be/t-6PjfuBHHo
https://youtu.be/fNGZtcwYzoI

Our Family Came to Visit us in the Riviera Maya

Dinner at Alux in Playa
Our family recently visited for 10 days to escape the cold weather of Ohio. Keith and I tried to be good this time and build an itinerary so we didn't wake up each morning saying "hmmm, what should we do today" to 6 different people. Surprisingly, it worked out really well and I think everyone was pretty happy.

Here is what we suggested (however, we didn't always follow this plan):

Jackson enjoyed All Inclusive day!
Monday:
Breakfast at Lolha
Dinner at our home - we invited friends over to meet the family

Tuesday:
Xpu-Ha beach for kayaking, lunch and light shopping
Dinner at a local restaurant

Wednesday:
Day trip to Valladolid - sightseeing and shopping

Thursday:
Burrito Amor for lunch 
Pool day
Dinner at La Lunita

Friday:
Happy Hour at Lolha
Dinner at Traverna (Italian)

Cooking class was a winner!
Saturday:

Sunday:
All Inclusive day at Bahia Principe (pool, food and drinks)

Monday:
Pool in the afternoon
Dinner at Alux in Playa


Mamitas Beach Club
Tuesday:
Dinner in Puerto Adventura

Wednesday - Playa Del Carmen for the day:
Spa day for the ladies
Beach day for the men
Early dinner at the beach club

Thursday:
Breakfast at La Buena Vida

On Thursday, everyone flew home... We think it went well - everyone was still talking to one another after those 10 days, so that's a win in our book! ;)