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- Me and Playa Del Carmen
- Been there; love it
- About Me:
- I'm an old guy--a fossil--but I ain't dead yet and I love Playa.
Playa "happened" by accident for me. The first time I was there(about1995) was to take the ferry to Cozumel.
No reflection on Cozumel, but when I saw Playa I wanted to just stay there. Ended up ferrying back to Playa almost every day.
Came back several times and hope to do so for years to come.
My first trip back I stayed in Mom's Hotel and met a great cast of colorful characters---by the way, is Ricco still around?---including Paul, an Englishman with an affinity for the grape, Mike,who kept us supplied with Cuban cigars, and Doug, who barbequed and smoked beef sandwiches down by the Parrot, and a guy named Dennis who was an Aussie as I recall. God, what a great bunch of times I had.
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Becky,
Sned me a private message with your email. The Director General at Winpot in Playa is a friend. He is from San Diego, about 35.... nice guy. Will be glad to send an intro email for you.
Thanks Russ, This helps but I heard the Mexican gov't would be allowing card games in 2010 and casinos were being built now in Playa del Carmen which would have card games. I deal cards so if you do here anymore about this I would REALLY appreciat...
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Are you planning another trip sometimes soon?
Thanks for the note, it's always good to hear what our client's have to say about their trip. I am glad to hear you will head back down there, I would love to arrange your next trip to Playa.
Sorry you had to miss the Beach Party, but I am sure this is going to one of many more. Maybe next time you head down we can coordinate and I can head down and we can have a Beer together.
Kris
Kris,
Got back last nite and wish we were going back tomorrow.
Didn't do much,but spent a lot of time on the beach.
Still love Playa, even though it has changed so radically over the years.
Couple of notes you may be interested in:
Da Gabi restaurant has been closed/sold some time back we were told.
La Famiglia on 10th & 10th is very good Italian-and reasonable.
Karen's still has the best fajitas in town.
Don Mario's on 10th Ave & Calle 8 has good steaks and shrimp.
Maria Bonita was ok--nice people- awfully close to Coco Bongo so noise until 4:30 AM
is a bit of a problem---hot water availibility was sporadic---and our room #305 has a mold problem which we tried to use bleach on and got some relief. Having said those things It probably sounds like a really negative review, but I really don't mean it that way--I tell you this for future reference with other clients, and would consider staying there again in an inside non-moldy room.
We're really pissed that we didn't go a week later so we could have met Russ and other Social Club members.
Hope our paths cross in future years.
Pat & Kitty
OK so here is a stumper...... Cristi joined the club tonight...... read her "About Me:" where has she been staying (-:
If our dates over lap, I will touch base and we can bicker over the beer.
Travel safe
Russ (-:
Talking with Kris, good hotel decision I've stayed there. Clean,simple and very sweet people. 1/2 block to 5th.... you should be very happy, have a beer for me.
Let me know your dates as soon as you firm them, I might buy that beer hope to be down in Feb (-:
Ricco is in the jungle with a project he started years ago last I heard... much of the old gang has gone. Not sure who runs Mom's now. I believe Ricco still owns it.
I think I have Ronnie's in the office. Would that help? I will be back in on Monday (-:
I can relate to your comment.... and Playa is a great place to feel 'ain't dead'. Its New years Eve and I hope your is safe and peaceful.
Welcome to the social club,
Russ (-: