Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

Autumnal nature mort: Esma and the puppets return to New England


Once home from Tulum, Mexico, our very own Esma, the resident hippie puppet was feeling at a bit of loose ends. Now, as a hippie, she wears her mantle with pride. And she, you see, is the photo-happy one in … Continue reading

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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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