March 1, 2005
by Paul Sánchez-Navarro

What a wonderful surprise our Pot Luck evening was here at CEA! Diane Mahan, Lydia Pontius, and Laura Bush, among many others, organized a “Pot Luck” evening for the community at CEA on March 1. Besides the excellent food and drink everyone brought, Dennis Mahan invited a few of his musician friends to play (Denny Mahan of Akumal, Roger Burton from Dallas, Steve Cook of Atlanta and Ed from Ireland and California), so we had a nice concert. Before the music, Pati Ucpech’s dance troupe presented a carnival dance to get the evening started.

What I didn’t know was that this Pot Luck was also an anniversary party for my having completed one year at CEA. Laura presented me with a huge gift basket, Jennifer of Turtle Bay made a delicious two-layer chocolate cake, and my staff gave me a variety of gifts. I was very moved and would like to thank everyone for the warm support I have been given here in Akumal. The evening was a fantastic event and gave me great motivation to aim for even greater success in 2005. Thanks everyone!

Entertainment Shots

Dance Troupe from Akumal


Dancers with Paul


Paul and Pati Ucpech


The Band - Denny Mahan of Akumal, Roger Burton from Dallas, Steve Cook of Atlanta


Wide shot of the band with Laura Bush thanking Paul


Laura presents the gift basket to Paul


Paul thanks his staff

Pictures of the guests







Analaura and Maureen – friends from Xel-Ha


Paul and Maureen


Laura and Ivan


Laura and Paul


Paul and Mariah

Pictures of the cake

Close up of the beautiful cake Jen Smith, of Turtle Bay Café, made for Paul


Paul and Jen with the cake


Paul cuts his cake