For many years Bob worked as a tour guide or tour escort taking both general interest groups as well as specialty groups ( doctors, nurses, astronomers among other groups) to remote parts of the world. It was also during his years at Vassar that Bob first had contact with Cozumel,taking a spring break vacation to the island.. A few years later, Bob was assigned a job in Cozumel working as a destination coordinator for a New York based charter operator.. It is during this time that he fell in love with the island and decided that it would be his home.. In the early -mid 80s along with a former classmate he formed a house and condo rental company called At Home In Cozumel.. Bob continues to oversee his company and to travel to remote areas of the world. This travel though now a days is for pure pleasure and personal enjoyment. 

Kathy also hails from the Big Apple, having grown up in the Bronx. She completed St. Barnabas elementary and high schools..  From the age of 4, Kathy always knew she wanted to be a nurse, so in order to pursue that, she attended and graduated the Cochran School of Nursing in Yonkers New York..  While working full time as a staff ICU nurse, Kathy completed her BS in Nursing Science from Mercy College and was inducted as a charter member into the regional division of Sigma Theta Tau, the national honor society for nursing..   Her background has been in adult critical care nursing and she was a certified critical care specialist.. In mid 80s she took one of those "specialty "nursing tours and low and behold who was the tour guide.... Bob.. this is how they met... 

Wedding day June 27,1987 Yonkers New York

Shortly after meeting they knew this was going to be a "forever" relationship . Plans were then started for the move to Cozumel.. House was purchased, wedding performed and in 87 the move was finally complete. Bob had been living on the island for many years previously and Kathy often visited him for extended stays ,but now it would be 100% time on the island. Career change to tourism in a variety of different jobs. Now she runs and operates the Amigo's B&B chain ( Cozumel Bacalar and Isla Holbox Q. Roo) and is mother to Tatiana and Zachary. 

The Kopelmans have two friendly cats, Missy and Dottie who enjoy the attention they receive from the guests at Amigo's B&B Cozumel!!

 

Family in Rancho Esmeralda in Chiapas Mexico Spring 2001

Tatiana was born in July of 89 on the island of Cozumel. She is a bilingual child involved in all sorts of activities . She attends a local private school,Colegio Americano de Cozumel . Some of the activities Tatiana has participated in include German classes, ballet, jazz dancing, flamenco dancing, basketball,futball-soccer, swimming, and recently worked as an English-Spanish-English translator. She is babysitter to many local children as well... 

Tatiana and Zachary first day of school Aug 01

Zachary was also born on the island in Sept of 93.Like his sister he is also bilingual. He attends a local private school and enjoys reading, 'surfing the internet', playing his game cube/game boy toys and the latest Digimon or Pokemon books and programs. He is an expert in Yu Gi Oh cards and games. He enjoys all types of modern music and often can be seen dancing around the area.. 

Zak at the Laptop! Winter 2004

All the Kopelman family members have a special love of travel and have been to several countries on 4 continents. Musical favorites that you might hear played while at Amigo's B&B Cozumel include The Grateful Dead, CSN&Y, Bob Marley,and of course for the young crowd, the Back Street Boys. and Brittany Spears and much more.. 

Every year Cozumel hosts a large Carnaval or Mardi Gras festival. 2004 was no exception. Here are Tatiana and Zachary posing for photos in front of some of the local street decorations during our festive Carnaval.

Cozumel Feb 2004 Tatiana 14.5 years, Zachary 10.5 years. on the main blvd. with Carnaval Heads

For 10th grade, Tatiana was invited to study in southeast Florida, living with her aunt, uncle and cousins.

Kopelman Family Cozumel Airport Jan 2005 Tati returning back to Florida after Christmas vacation

To celebrate the New Year and enjoy time with cousins, Kathy, Tatiana and Zak went to New York for a week to visit family and enjoy the winter!!. Snow experiences, ice skating, and ringing the New Year in Times Square were all part of the trip. Great time was had by all.

Tatiana, Kathy and Zak all bundled up for a day of snow fun at Hunter Mountain New York Dec 05

Tatiana and Zak Dec 31, 2005 Times Square New York

Zachary and Tatiana in front of the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center New York City Dec 05

For 11th grade Tatiana returned to Cozumel and is currently thinking about her future and college and career options. Zak continues to study in the American school and will conclude primary school this year. He has recently decided to stay here on Cozumel and study secondary or junior high school here on Cozumel, remaining at the American School. Here is a recent photo of them.

Tatiana (16.5 yrs) and Zachary (12.5 yrs) Cozumel March 06

For a six month period of time during 2006 Kathy worked with a local company called Completely Cozumel who do condo building management and project site development. The current project is called “Las Ventanas de Cozumel” located on Ave 5 and Calle 10 in the north side of town neighborhood.

For school year 2006-2007, Tatiana changed high schools and is completing 12th grade. The search for institutions of higher learning has started. She is leaning towards a career in architecture and interior design and has decided to stay here in Mexico to study. She currently is on the school’s debate team as co leader. During school year, 2006-2007 Zak started what is called here in Mexico “secundaria” school, which corresponds to grades 7, 8 and 9th. He remains in the same private school although this is a new building and an assortment of new teachers and topics. He continues his interest in computer games, cards, and sports. This year he joined a local baseball group.

Zak first day of school Junior High August 06

In Bacalar we expanded operations there by added a few more rooms in spring of 2006, thus having a total of 5 guest rooms.

Tatiana 17 yrs old Zak 13 yrs old December 2006 in the garden.

After a 16 month separation, during April 07 a reconciliation occurred between Kathy and Bob. In June of 2007 travel interests resumed with a family trip to Peru. All had a good time in the southern hemisphere.

The family in the ruins of Machu Picchu

Tati and Zak on ruins of Machu Picchu June 25 2007

June 27, 2007 Kathy & Bob 20th wedding anniversary In The Sacred Valley area of Peru

Zak and Tati in the Peruvian Desert on top of a 30 ft sand dune!

Cozumel bed and breakfast, Amigo's B&B, awaits you!!!