Category Archives: Puppets on the move around the world

On pointless pursuits: Of Tiryaki, opium and seaweed raking in Tulum, Mexico


On our last day on the Tulum playa, Tiryaki (the puppet with opium addiction since the 1300s) slunk out of his sleeping spot at 6:59 a.m. and commenced watching the beach – waiting to see if the expected would materialize.  … Continue reading

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Los Aguaschiles Restaurant: The Karagöz puppets swoon in Tulum, Mexico


The morning after our foray into Tulum Pueblo on beater bikes to beat the band, we were sore, yet determined to return for more mariscos.  After experiencing an almost life-changing Sobada Maya (Arvigo Mayan stomach massage), I was feeling great.  … Continue reading

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Ugly Turkish-Americans? Mercan Bey finds camels in Tulum, Mexico


When we last left you, Karagöz was almost marinating in his cóctel de mariscos over at El Camello Restaurant in Tulum Pueblo in the Quintana Roo province of Mexico‘s Yucatan penninsula. Since Karagöz was given permission to dictate yesterday’s post, and since he … Continue reading

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