Dad Helping Replant Coconut Tree From Their New Lot

Last night I attended my second annual Paamul party put on by Paamul residents / veterans Heidi & Phil. Every year they host a different dress-up theme and this year it was “Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves!”

For those of you not familiar with Paamul, it is a little ocean side haven located between Xcaret and Puerto Aventuras on the way to Tulum. It began as a simple RV park several years back and has since evolved into a diversely imaginative palapa’d neighbourhood for many Canadian & American snow birds sprinkled with a few die-hard full-timers.

You can find everything from the overnight tenters to concrete houses built under palapas. Like nothing we’ve ever seen in

Building Palapa

Canada that’s for sure! There is a pool, seaside restaurant, small hotel, cabanas & a dive shop that hosts many snorkeling tours on the coral reef just steps from the shore. It really is a sight to see!

And Paamulians know how to have fun! From weekly crab races to volleyball to karaoke & dances on Friday nights they’re keeping busy. And last night’s party was no exception! All kinds of entertainment consisting of a harp player, a magician & 3 different bands followed by DJ music & a dance. All entertainment was provided by Paamul residents!

Mayans Fearless When Working on Palapa

And the food…as always it was delicious and plentiful. Even yours truly was up on stage singing with my folks (The 3 B’s) and I also won the “Best Dressed Gypsy” Award. Whew hew! I was just happy they didn’t pick me for the “Best Tramp” Award.

Can’t wait for next year’s 50’s Sock Hop. Don’t know where I’m gonna find a poodle skirt in Mexico. Maybe I’ll just rent a poodle and carry him down by my skirt. Tricky…                                                                                                                                  

Bev at Paamul Pool