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	Podcast:		Loco Gringo Mexico
	Episode:		010: California Gal - Once an Educator Now Queen of Jerky in Playa del Carmen
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:28:45
	Publish Date:		2016-05-10 13:48:50
	Description:		In today’s episode, I chat with Sara Moen, who is originally from Northern California, moved to Seattle in 1990 for school and met her soon to be husband. Steve and Sara were married in 1993. He worked for Microsoft for ten years and in 2001, they took a vacation to Playa del Carmen, as the story goes “Once you arrive there it’s hard to leave.” Steve and Sara ultimately met their business partner during that getaway; within six months, they sold their home and packed up their pets and moved to Playa. Armed with her Bachelor’s in Science for Cognitive Development in Children, Sara’s longtime dream was to start a school in Mexico. Steve and her opened America Maya in Playa del Carmen, with the language barrier and other unforeseen loopholes, unfortunately, the school had to close its doors after two years. As serial entrepreneurs they knew that wasn't going to stop them, so they decided to start the first English newspaper called Playa Maya News; Steve started Virtual Playa, a web design, SEO, e-commerce, and marketing company. Sara needed to find her calling so she went back to school to further her career in education, and unbeknownst to her, Sara ended up opening a jerky business called Ch’arki Jerky. What is Ch’arki Jerky and how can I get my hands on one? The concept of the jerky goes back to the Native South Americans who would preserve the meat for the winter months. The word jerky was named back in 1550 from the Quechua word ch’arki, which means dried, salted meat. It has become a popular snack food among athletes. Located in Playa del Carmen this jerky is high in protein, low in fat, and portable. Ch’arki jerky is made from the finest quality of meat and spices; it is a nutrient-filled delicious treat. Please check out our Facebook page to make your order or to find a place near you. Sara’s Favorite Spots in Mexico Cuernavaca is one of her favorite special spots to go to in Mexico for a day trip. Located southwest of Mexico City, it is the largest city in the state of Morelos, nicknamed “City of Eternal Springs”. Sara fell in love with this magical spot called Tepoztlan, also located in the state of Morelos, famous for the remains of El Tepozteco a temple built on top of the nearby Tepozteco Mountain. She also enjoys going to Tequesquitengo for water skiing. There are incredible spas, restaurants, and recreational centers there as well. Sara’s Favorite Little Gems Lake Bacalar in Quintana Roo is the kind of place you can relax and read. Also known as the Lagoon of seven colors, it stretches 50 miles from North to South. This turquoise body of water flows right through the jungle. Isla Holbox also located in Quintana Roo on the North coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. The reason this place is a hidden gem is that there isn’t much tourist action here yet. Hoping to protect the environment, Holbox doesn’t allow vehicles. There are many sites to enjoy while here, including swimming with the whale sharks between June and September - an opportunity of a lifetime. Resources: Playa del Carmen Lake Bacalar Isla Holbox Whale Sharks Interview Links Ch’arki Jerky Facebook Ch’arki Email Address Kay’s Email Address Loco Gringo Website
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