tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45486063866218697632012-02-16T15:00:35.738-08:00dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-3112941821374077972009-08-29T11:54:00.000-07:002009-08-29T12:04:56.483-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mexonline.com/maps/pics/gob-playa_del_carmen.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 832px;" src="http://www.mexonline.com/maps/pics/gob-playa_del_carmen.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.travelyucatan.com/playa_del_carmen_mexico/playa_del_carmen_map.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 883px; height: 727px;" src="http://www.travelyucatan.com/playa_del_carmen_mexico/playa_del_carmen_map.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>Some maps to help you get around.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-311294182137407797?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-19255523916788481802009-08-29T11:10:00.000-07:002009-08-29T11:53:20.011-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/1ds-10/pink-bus-burning-man.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 768px; height: 512px;" src="http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/1ds-10/pink-bus-burning-man.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br />For the cheapest transportation from the airport to Playa:</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><br />Xavi and I take the bus. There is airconditioning and a cheesy movie. It is 8 or 9 USD each way - pay the driver or the helper outside the bus before you get on. They run every hour from 9am to 10pm <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(there is a bar outside so you can drink Margaritas while you wait, but they are 10 bucks). </span> The bus runs from the airport to the bus terminal. From the terminal in Playa, you can walk to your hotel or take a very cheap taxi <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(don't forget to ask how much before you get in). </span><br /><br />In order to get to the bus from the airport, you must walk through the whole airport until you are outside. Don't let all the salesman fool you. Just keep walking until you are out of the airport. There are a million saleman trying to get you before you make it to the bus. Just keep your head down and say, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"No, Gracias." </span>Everything is more expensive in the airport. Once you are outside, look for the bus service called <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"ADO."<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Shuttles to Playa del Carmen:</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> </span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Sharing a Shuttle:</span> Approximately 20-25 USD/per person, not knowing how many stops. They will drop you in front of your hotel.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Private Shuttle: <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Approx. 85 USD per group of 5-7 people. Ask first. Only one destination.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Taxis: <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Approx. 85 USD for up to 4 people.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Porto Playa Shuttle: <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">75 USD 1-3 people, 100 USD 4-7 people. You must call to make a reservation: 1-866-479-2738 or 1-347-901-5092. They speak English. </span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-1925552391678848180?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-17906772339548885122009-08-29T11:04:00.000-07:002009-08-29T11:10:01.447-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hRalYhNS38/SpluLptQisI/AAAAAAAAABI/PeUdznZarHI/s1600-h/CIMG3521.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hRalYhNS38/SpluLptQisI/AAAAAAAAABI/PeUdznZarHI/s400/CIMG3521.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375448776696695490" border="0" /></a><br />Suddenly our day feels so much closer. We are realizing just how much needs to be done. We really are working on it. Xavi is keeping me from going too crazy.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-1790677233954888512?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-32725911403597201632009-08-29T10:54:00.001-07:002009-08-29T11:04:35.727-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0hRalYhNS38/Spltj3U8A7I/AAAAAAAAABA/dWCF33mWPio/s1600-h/CIMG3554.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0hRalYhNS38/Spltj3U8A7I/AAAAAAAAABA/dWCF33mWPio/s400/CIMG3554.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375448093158015922" border="0" /></a><br />Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />love, dre and xavi<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-3272591140359720163?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-25630566253282981682009-08-05T15:51:00.000-07:002009-08-05T15:56:12.322-07:00<span class="EC_643333217-05082009"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);font-family:Arial;" >Posada Freud as a hotel option there are three levels of rooms $38 - 48 - 68 with +$5 for AC and a 10% discount for 7 days. http://www.posadafreud.com/</span></span> <div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009"></span> </div> <div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009"></span><br /></div><div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);font-family:Arial;" >There is a map of Playa screen shot with the three hotels marked - the map is from <a href="http://www.playa.info/" target="_blank">www.playa.info</a> and really easy use if you haven't found it yet. They are all really close to each other.</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009"></span> </div> <div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);font-family:Arial;" >PPC = Porto Playa Condominiums</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);font-family:Arial;" >HPP = Hotel Phanton Paradise</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);font-family:Arial;" >HPF = Hotel Posada Freud (where the Krembs are staying - Bernie stayed there before and enjoyed it.)</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009"></span> </div> <div dir="ltr" align="left"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009"> <p class="EC_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">email to <span class="EC_643333217-05082009">Freud </span>hotel: </span><a href="mailto:reservations@posadafreud.com"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">reservations@posadafreud.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"></span></span></p> <p class="EC_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span class="EC_643333217-05082009">Freud </span>hotel website www.posadafreud.com</span></span></p> <p class="EC_MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:12;"> </span></span></p> <p class="EC_MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:12;">area website <a href="http://www.playa.info/" target="_blank">www.playa.info</a></span></span></p> <p class="EC_MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:12;"> </span></span></p> <p class="EC_MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:12;">ecopark <a href="http://www.xcaret.com/" target="_blank">www.xcaret.com</a></span></span></p></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-2563056625328298168?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-29710452488357566592009-08-05T01:04:00.000-07:002009-08-05T01:05:29.390-07:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-2971045248835756659?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-75360241652708077462009-08-04T23:55:00.000-07:002009-08-05T00:12:29.809-07:00...Getting ready for the big day with some coaching from Ando and Aylie at their wedding. <br /><br />Having technical difficulties, the picture will follow....we need Fergus...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-7536024165270807746?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-78314378225578633382009-08-02T19:43:00.000-07:002009-08-05T16:50:13.257-07:00Here are the following options:<br /><br /><strong>HOTEL PHANTOM PARADISE</strong>:<br />------The hotel Xavi and I normally stay<br /><br /><strong>Available: </strong>First come, first serve<br /><br /><strong>Price</strong>: $40 USD per night for two people, no tax - 10 USD extra per extra person<br /><br /><strong>Includes</strong>: AC, Cable, Fridge, Cleanliness, nice staff, central in playa, one block from the beach, one block from the after party.<br /><br /><strong>Contact:</strong><br />Julio Cesar Pareda, if not there, Emilio<br />From USA: 011529848731974<br />email: <a href="mailto:phantomparadise@prodigy.net.mex">phantomparadise@prodigy.net.mx</a><br />1A Avenida Norte X 12 y 14<br /><br /><strong>HOTEL PORTO PLAYA: (Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen)</strong><br /><br /><em>IF YOU DECIDE TO STAY HERE, THE RATES AND ROOMS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED UNTIL AUGUST 20. </em><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Available:</strong> 11 2-bedroom rooms, each room with its own bathroom (perfect for sharing) and 0ne 1-bedroom room.<br /><br /><strong>Price:</strong> 230 USD per night + tax. 10% discount for wedding party + an extra 30% discount + 10% discount for 7 nights or more.<br /><br /><strong>Includes: </strong>A central location, though not quite so much as the other hotel, we have never stayed there but it looks to be beautiful.<br /><br /><strong>Contact: </strong>Lourdes Diaz<br />USA: 1866479-2737/1347901-5092 ext. 114<br />Mexico: +529848793918 or 19 ext. 114<br /><a href="http://www.condohotelsplayadelcarmen.com/">http://www.condohotelsplayadelcarmen.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-7831437822557863338?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-71694546699734755242009-01-21T16:55:00.000-08:002009-01-21T17:01:59.644-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hRalYhNS38/SXfEAn9gwcI/AAAAAAAAAAw/5qBKYUfp6Kg/s1600-h/CIMG3316.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hRalYhNS38/SXfEAn9gwcI/AAAAAAAAAAw/5qBKYUfp6Kg/s400/CIMG3316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293915402003333570" border="0" /></a>Saludos desde Playa! First Margaritas/Fresa Piña Colada para Phorest on our most recent trip to organize our wedding celebration. Made lots of good plans towards our happy day this November 14th. Now we have a place lined up, we met the chef, Phorest tried out the pool, the beach is pretty much deserted, and estamos listos!!!!! (CASI). Now we just need Phish to agree to play at the reception!!!!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-7169454669973475524?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-60772440849562363532009-01-07T20:04:00.000-08:002009-01-07T20:08:50.376-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0hRalYhNS38/SWV7uWNwF2I/AAAAAAAAAAg/Z5PZvsyKtsg/s1600-h/CIMG2351.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0hRalYhNS38/SWV7uWNwF2I/AAAAAAAAAAg/Z5PZvsyKtsg/s400/CIMG2351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288769373583972194" border="0" /></a><br />Getting ready to send out all your "Save the Dates." November 14th, baby!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-6077244084956236353?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548606386621869763.post-68483743813286326912008-10-22T00:15:00.000-07:002009-01-07T19:48:21.366-08:00Just trying to get it together and document my wonderful life with Xavi. It seems like a blog is the way to go. Hooray!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4548606386621869763-6848374381328632691?l=bunnyloveramp.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dre and xavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320426333364595283noreply@blogger.com4