Antonioscozumel - The Wilma Album

C O Z U M E L I S L A N D is STRONGER than hurricane Wilma! Please note this album started in October 2005 after Hurric
C O Z U M E L I S L A N D is STRONGER than hurricane Wilma! Please note this album started in October 2005 after Hurric

out in the storm Saturday afternoon 22/Oct/05
05 2005-10-22

out in the storm Saturday afternoon-b
out in the storm Saturday afternoon-b 2005-10-22

out in the storm Saturday afternoon-c lots of rain falling behind
out in the storm Saturday afternoon-c lots of rain falling behind 2005-10-22

guayaba tree knocked down the whole wall this time (Emily only took a little piece out)
guayaba tree knocked down the whole wall this time (Emily only took a little piece out) 2005-10-22

strong gusts of walls of water rushed by for hours
strong gusts of walls of water rushed by for hours 2005-10-22

lots of flooding at home
lots of flooding at home 2005-10-22

lots of flooding at home-b
lots of flooding at home-b 2005-10-22

lots of flooding at home-c
lots of flooding at home-c 2005-10-22

lots of flooding at home-d daughter playing the flute, cat in basket
lots of flooding at home-d daughter playing the flute, cat in basket 2005-10-22

kitty stayed put in this basket over 24 hrs when the water came into the house
kitty stayed put in this basket over 24 hrs when the water came into the house 2005-10-22

near the softball stadium (what's left of it) 23/Oct/05
05 2005-10-23

people coming out on Sunday after being locked down since Thursday night
people coming out on Sunday after being locked down since Thursday night 2005-10-23

still very wet
still very wet 2005-10-23

lots & lots of broken windows....
lots & lots of broken windows.... 2005-10-23

Trish & Glenn getting water out of their home
Trish & Glenn getting water out of their home 2005-10-23

lots & lots of fences are down
lots & lots of fences are down 2005-10-23

Sunday flooding on 11th
Sunday flooding on 11th 2005-10-23

looking down 11th
looking down 11th 2005-10-23

looking down 11th-b
looking down 11th-b 2005-10-23

fences & more fences.....
fences & more fences..... 2005-10-23

11th
11th 2005-10-23

some of the big trees on 11th that survived Emily, couldn't stay up with Wilma
some of the big trees on 11th that survived Emily, couldn't stay up with Wilma 2005-10-23

fences on top of cars
fences on top of cars 2005-10-23

free phone service from Telmex for several days
free phone service from Telmex for several days 2005-10-23

looking south on 30th
looking south on 30th 2005-10-23

30th & 11th with green van
30th & 11th with green van 2005-10-23

30th & 11th without green van
30th & 11th without green van 2005-10-23

baseball stadium fence
baseball stadium fence 2005-10-23

baseball stadium lake
baseball stadium lake 2005-10-23

fence at home 24/Oct/05
05 2005-10-24

fence at home
fence at home 2005-10-24

soldiers with machetes
soldiers with machetes 2005-10-24

lots of poles are down...
lots of poles are down... 2005-10-24

trees and plants really took a beating...
trees and plants really took a beating... 2005-10-24

helloooooo job safety??? close the place!!!!!
helloooooo job safety??? close the place!!!!! 2005-10-24

walls on an ambulance
walls on an ambulance 2005-10-24

debris all over
debris all over 2005-10-24

watertanks are seen everywhere....
watertanks are seen everywhere.... 2005-10-24

climb over debris for free phone service
climb over debris for free phone service 2005-10-24

la mission in town
la mission in town 2005-10-24

next to viva mexico
next to viva mexico 2005-10-24

waterfront from Salas looking south
waterfront from Salas looking south 2005-10-24

waterfront from Salas looking north
waterfront from Salas looking north 2005-10-24

looking up Salas
looking up Salas 2005-10-24

waterfront
waterfront 2005-10-24

lots of hungry people, waiting for the airport to open...
lots of hungry people, waiting for the airport to open... 2005-10-24

fences...
fences... 2005-10-24

crystal doors......
crystal doors...... 2005-10-24

this looks like a bomb hit it....
this looks like a bomb hit it.... 2005-10-24

no pizza here today.....
no pizza here today..... 2005-10-24

people cleaning up the waterfront
people cleaning up the waterfront 2005-10-24

doors blown open....
doors blown open.... 2005-10-24

main square walkway
main square walkway 2005-10-24

main square
main square 2005-10-24

the eagles are there, but the flag pole didn't make it...
the eagles are there, but the flag pole didn't make it... 2005-10-24

tourists and locals, almost looks like a normal Sunday....
tourists and locals, almost looks like a normal Sunday.... 2005-10-24

damage to several stores
damage to several stores 2005-10-24

main square
main square 2005-10-24

next to Palmeras
next to Palmeras 2005-10-24

next to Palmeras
next to Palmeras 2005-10-24

Palmeras was almost destroyed
Palmeras was almost destroyed 2005-10-24

trying to remove a stuck container
trying to remove a stuck container 2005-10-24

free ferry crossings, and lots of people leaving....
free ferry crossings, and lots of people leaving.... 2005-10-24

Marines patrol the waterfront after some minor looting the first nights...
Marines patrol the waterfront after some minor looting the first nights... 2005-10-24

back of Palmeras
back of Palmeras 2005-10-24

long line for free ride to mainland...
long line for free ride to mainland... 2005-10-24

and they waited and waited......
and they waited and waited...... 2005-10-24

lots of stores damaged...
lots of stores damaged... 2005-10-24

steel doors pried open by 180 mi/hr winds..
hr winds.. 2005-10-24

roofs fell.....
roofs fell..... 2005-10-24

outdoor jacuzzi......
outdoor jacuzzi...... 2005-10-24

fences down
fences down 2005-10-24

fences down
fences down 2005-10-24

on the waterfront in front of Chedraui looking north... 25/Oct/05 early morning...
05 early morning... 2005-10-25

on the waterfront in front of Chedraui looking south...
on the waterfront in front of Chedraui looking south... 2005-10-25

fences and fences...
fences and fences... 2005-10-25

and more fences....
and more fences.... 2005-10-25

road going south...
road going south... 2005-10-25

Meridiano 87 drydock, I'm sure it's all fully insured.. (check out the "little" yatch under fallen r
Meridiano 87 drydock, I'm sure it's all fully insured.. (check out the "little" yatch under fallen r

meridiano fence
meridiano fence 2005-10-25

meridiano fence
meridiano fence 2005-10-25

entrance to Blue Angel
entrance to Blue Angel 2005-10-25

downed palapas at Blue Angel
downed palapas at Blue Angel 2005-10-25

Caribe Blu pool area
Caribe Blu pool area 2005-10-25

at Villablanca a monster wave acted like a bomb, a 48 hr bomb....
at Villablanca a monster wave acted like a bomb, a 48 hr bomb.... 2005-10-25

Hog Town Cafe
Hog Town Cafe 2005-10-25

a building used to be here.....
a building used to be here..... 2005-10-25

and a pier used to be here.......
and a pier used to be here....... 2005-10-25

and a road used to be here.......
and a road used to be here....... 2005-10-25

I'M STILL STANDING!!!! YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!!!
I'M STILL STANDING!!!! YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!!! 2005-10-25

hole where there used to be a road, sidewalk and big thick wall....
hole where there used to be a road, sidewalk and big thick wall.... 2005-10-25

dolphin place in town got smashed....
dolphin place in town got smashed.... 2005-10-25

as did the new club 1.5
as did the new club 1.5 2005-10-25

Town Hall
Town Hall 2005-10-25

wife likes to garden......
wife likes to garden...... 2005-10-25

and can't sit still waiting for me to get someone to do it....
and can't sit still waiting for me to get someone to do it.... 2005-10-25

she likes her gardening......
she likes her gardening...... 2005-10-25

kitty finally got some rest outdoors.....
kitty finally got some rest outdoors..... 2005-10-25

This is the first update I've added on 31/Oct/05. I will be adding more later.30th looking south...
05. I will be adding more later.30th looking south... 2005-10-31

on 11th...
on 11th... 2005-10-31

brand new pole getting fixed, lots of this going on, many yellow hard hats working all over, I believe the light company
brand new pole getting fixed, lots of this going on, many yellow hard hats working all over, I believe the light company

CFE guy...
CFE guy... 2005-10-31

clean up all over town...this on 30th..
clean up all over town...this on 30th.. 2005-10-31

still no pizza here today.....
still no pizza here today..... 2005-10-31

waterfront looking north
waterfront looking north 2005-10-31

waterfront looking south
waterfront looking south 2005-10-31

calling station & sunglasses store open for business....CFE guy (they are everywhere right now)
calling station & sunglasses store open for business....CFE guy (they are everywhere right now) 2005-10-31

waterfront stores took a pounding....
waterfront stores took a pounding.... 2005-10-31

many were stripped & gutted by the waves....
many were stripped & gutted by the waves.... 2005-10-31

on both stories.....
on both stories..... 2005-10-31

what's left of the Aqua Safari pier...
what's left of the Aqua Safari pier... 2005-10-31

Mc D's....
Mc D's.... 2005-10-31

big hole on the waterfront road, where the Aqua Safari pier entrance was....
big hole on the waterfront road, where the Aqua Safari pier entrance was.... 2005-10-31

looking north on Salas...
looking north on Salas... 2005-10-31

looking south on Salas...
looking south on Salas... 2005-10-31

looking up Salas....
looking up Salas.... 2005-10-31

clean up stations set up all over.....
clean up stations set up all over..... 2005-10-31

walkway to main square....
walkway to main square.... 2005-10-31

soldiers coordinating clean up, there is a federal disaster plan DN-III which they implement in these cases....
soldiers coordinating clean up, there is a federal disaster plan DN-III which they implement in these cases.... 2005-10-

more clean up.....
more clean up..... 2005-10-31

and more clean up.......
and more clean up....... 2005-10-31

Punta Langosta pier is being surveyed for damage below the waterline, profesional divers film the pillars and underwater
Punta Langosta pier is being surveyed for damage below the waterline, profesional divers film the pillars and underwater

this is where Hog's Breath Saloon used to be many years ago, next to the post office.
this is where Hog's Breath Saloon used to be many years ago, next to the post office. 2005-10-31

Casa Mexicana & CFE guy
Casa Mexicana & CFE guy 2005-10-31

carlos & charlies entrance
carlos & charlies entrance 2005-10-31

senor frog's entrance
senor frog's entrance 2005-10-31

Punta Langosta pier and offices
Punta Langosta pier and offices 2005-10-31

Punta Langosta Mall
Punta Langosta Mall 2005-10-31

Punta Langosta Mall - b
Punta Langosta Mall - b 2005-10-31

Punta Langosta Mall - c
Punta Langosta Mall - c 2005-10-31

Costa Brava in front of the Navy base
Costa Brava in front of the Navy base 2005-10-31

waterfront locale...
waterfront locale... 2005-10-31

Rock n Java...
Rock n Java... 2005-10-31

this hotel (and it guests) took a serious beating...
this hotel (and it guests) took a serious beating... 2005-10-31

Jeannie's Wafflehouse
Jeannie's Wafflehouse 2005-10-31

Jeannie's Wafflehouse
Jeannie's Wafflehouse 2005-10-31

army rolls out heavy machinery under DN-III Plan.
army rolls out heavy machinery under DN-III Plan. 2005-10-31

and works with local authorities....
and works with local authorities.... 2005-10-31

brand new light poles arriving with Town Hall in the back, and more CFE guys....
brand new light poles arriving with Town Hall in the back, and more CFE guys.... 2005-10-31

the convention center is being used to receive all the tons of food and supplies that are arriving from many cities in M
the convention center is being used to receive all the tons of food and supplies that are arriving from many cities in M

Coz Palace looks real, real closed.....
Coz Palace looks real, real closed..... 2005-10-31

unloading boxes of tuna, stockpiling bottled water at the convention center...
unloading boxes of tuna, stockpiling bottled water at the convention center... 2005-10-31

Chedraui operating normally daily, supplies are back to normal, fresh produce and meats, bread, etc.
Chedraui operating normally daily, supplies are back to normal, fresh produce and meats, bread, etc. 2005-10-31

and more CFE guys....
and more CFE guys.... 2005-10-31

and more clean up.....
and more clean up..... 2005-10-31

near the softball stadium...
near the softball stadium... 2005-10-31

brigades of soldiers, local police and volunteers distributing basic food supplies in the neighborhoods...
brigades of soldiers, local police and volunteers distributing basic food supplies in the neighborhoods... 2005-10-31

door to door.....
door to door..... 2005-10-31

This set of pictures was taken 08/Nov. in the north hotel zone, which is what is seen here.
Nov. in the north hotel zone, which is what is seen here. 2005-11-08

Next to Melia, trees and debris...
Next to Melia, trees and debris... 2005-11-08

The pier at El Coz is 100% there, as I reported.
The pier at El Coz is 100% there, as I reported. 2005-11-08

the beach looking north, it has been eroded, it WILL be replaced...
the beach looking north, it has been eroded, it WILL be replaced... 2005-11-08

looking south...
looking south... 2005-11-08

Melia Cozumel.
Melia Cozumel. 2005-11-08

Melia Cozumel.
Melia Cozumel. 2005-11-08

Melia Cozumel & villas...
Melia Cozumel & villas... 2005-11-08

the villas/condos between Melia and El Coz took a beating...
condos between Melia and El Coz took a beating... 2005-11-08

the north tower of El Coz is getting a complete and thorough renovation...
the north tower of El Coz is getting a complete and thorough renovation... 2005-11-08

El Coz actually stood up quite well to the storm
El Coz actually stood up quite well to the storm 2005-11-08

the dive shop did take a beating, in more ways than one....
the dive shop did take a beating, in more ways than one.... 2005-11-08

El Coz pier
El Coz pier 2005-11-08

El Coz pier
El Coz pier 2005-11-08

El Coz pier
El Coz pier 2005-11-08

El Cozumeleno
El Cozumeleno 2005-11-08

El Cozumeleno
El Cozumeleno 2005-11-08

El Cozumeleno
El Cozumeleno 2005-11-08

there are lots of workers here, not only are all the employees of the hotel there working, but also several dozen constr
there are lots of workers here, not only are all the employees of the hotel there working, but also several dozen constr

the crystal house next to El Coz did not do well..
the crystal house next to El Coz did not do well.. 2005-11-08

pools have been cleaned of debree and are ready to be filled with water, and giggling children and their parents...
pools have been cleaned of debree and are ready to be filled with water, and giggling children and their parents... 2005

renovations are moving along at a swift pace...
renovations are moving along at a swift pace... 2005-11-08

most of the windows made it...
most of the windows made it... 2005-11-08

the outdoor restaurant had already been taken down prior to the storm, and is being completely redesigned...
the outdoor restaurant had already been taken down prior to the storm, and is being completely redesigned... 2005-11-08

the pool bar will be better than before, in fact I've heard the beer is going to be colder than before! ;-D
the pool bar will be better than before, in fact I've heard the beer is going to be colder than before! ;-D 2005-11

lots of work...
lots of work... 2005-11-08

and workers.....
and workers..... 2005-11-08

and more work and workers....
and more work and workers.... 2005-11-08

for now the outside looks abandoned, but this parking lot will be filled with rental cars by Feb 06...
for now the outside looks abandoned, but this parking lot will be filled with rental cars by Feb 06... 2005-11-08

work, work, work....
work, work, work.... 2005-11-08

trailers full of supplies await...
trailers full of supplies await... 2005-11-08

roads are clear...
roads are clear... 2005-11-08

machines at work at Sol Cabanas...
machines at work at Sol Cabanas... 2005-11-08

debris waiting to be removed...
debris waiting to be removed... 2005-11-08

Playa Azul Beach Club (not a part of the Playa Azul Hotel) really got hit bad...
Playa Azul Beach Club (not a part of the Playa Azul Hotel) really got hit bad... 2005-11-08

some really great volleyball games took place here...
some really great volleyball games took place here... 2005-11-08

and some really good ceviche was served here...
and some really good ceviche was served here... 2005-11-08

beachfront looking south..
beachfront looking south.. 2005-11-08

beach was eroded, but will be replaced...
beach was eroded, but will be replaced... 2005-11-08

Sol Cabanas del Caribe
Sol Cabanas del Caribe 2005-11-08

Sol Cabanas
Sol Cabanas 2005-11-08

Sol Cabanas
Sol Cabanas 2005-11-08

Playa Azul Hotel
Playa Azul Hotel 2005-11-08

Playa Azul Hotel
Playa Azul Hotel 2005-11-08

the waterfront cabanas at Sol Cabanas got pounded by the 15-20' surge....
the waterfront cabanas at Sol Cabanas got pounded by the 15-20' surge.... 2005-11-08

Playa Azul Hotel and pier stood up pretty well.
Playa Azul Hotel and pier stood up pretty well. 2005-11-08

except the tip of the pier which is now becoming an artificial reef, this will be a great snorkeling spot soon...
except the tip of the pier which is now becoming an artificial reef, this will be a great snorkeling spot soon... 2005-1

palms in the north hotel zone
palms in the north hotel zone 2005-11-08

Las Brisas Condo looks good...
Las Brisas Condo looks good... 2005-11-08

Club Cozumel Caribe looks, well, exactly as it did before...
Club Cozumel Caribe looks, well, exactly as it did before... 2005-11-08

Las Brisas Condo pool
Las Brisas Condo pool 2005-11-08

Soldiers reparing fence along the federal property.
Soldiers reparing fence along the federal property. 2005-11-08

Soldiers
Soldiers 2005-11-08

construction of new condo buildings has resumed
construction of new condo buildings has resumed 2005-11-08

We were in the eye of Wilma, and now we are in the eyes of the world. Let's demonstrate the great strength of our S
We were in the eye of Wilma, and now we are in the eyes of the world. Let's demonstrate the great strength of our S

debris waiting collection...
debris waiting collection... 2005-11-08

At the north harbor, Puerto de Abrigo, there are several boats being repaired.
At the north harbor, Puerto de Abrigo, there are several boats being repaired. 2005-11-08

Many boats made it with just a few nics and scratches...
Many boats made it with just a few nics and scratches... 2005-11-08

many boats....
many boats.... 2005-11-08

many, many boats....
many, many boats.... 2005-11-08

the subsee explorers waiting for cruise guests...
the subsee explorers waiting for cruise guests... 2005-11-08

some are waiting to be salvaged...
some are waiting to be salvaged... 2005-11-08

some boats are beyond salvage....
some boats are beyond salvage.... 2005-11-08

guess the pirate lobster cruise is off the list for a while...
guess the pirate lobster cruise is off the list for a while... 2005-11-08

salvage has arrived....
salvage has arrived.... 2005-11-08

You would be shocked to find out what this little doodad charges for it's lifting services.
You would be shocked to find out what this little doodad charges for it's lifting services. 2005-11-08

A good friend, and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet Skipper Dan Libbert of Cozumel Sailing with the Tucan
A good friend, and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet Skipper Dan Libbert of Cozumel Sailing with the Tucan

If you don't know about the trip on the Tucan, you should. It's one of the best things to do in Cozumel beside
If you don't know about the trip on the Tucan, you should. It's one of the best things to do in Cozumel beside

they are fishing with hand lines, and I bet you it's not just for fun or to kill time. Many locals are fishing to c
they are fishing with hand lines, and I bet you it's not just for fun or to kill time. Many locals are fishing to c

waterfront sidewalk being replaced...
waterfront sidewalk being replaced... 2005-11-08

Cozumel sunsets are something Wilma, Emily or any other storm will never take away.....
Cozumel sunsets are something Wilma, Emily or any other storm will never take away..... 2005-11-08

never.....
never..... 2005-11-08

cooling off in the late afternoon....
cooling off in the late afternoon.... 2005-11-08

The Spirit of Cozumel
The Spirit of Cozumel 2005-11-08

Can you imagine the sound of the ocean? The cool breeze in your face? A margarita in your hand?
Can you imagine the sound of the ocean? The cool breeze in your face? A margarita in your hand? 2005-11-08

Good, now go make reservations and get down here please! And don't take no for an answer from any travel agent or c
Good, now go make reservations and get down here please! And don't take no for an answer from any travel agent or c

Mother Margaritas are ready!
Mother Margaritas are ready! 2005-11-08

This is the second update. The following images were taken November 9th, 16 days after Wilma visited Cozumel. This image
This is the second update. The following images were taken November 9th, 16 days after Wilma visited Cozumel. This image

30th looking north next to San Francisco Supermarket..
30th looking north next to San Francisco Supermarket.. 2005-11-09

the gas station on 30th & Juarez is back to normal, and fuel supplies have returned to normal, as have the lines...
the gas station on 30th & Juarez is back to normal, and fuel supplies have returned to normal, as have the lines...

30th & Juarez looking south
30th & Juarez looking south 2005-11-09

Super Maz supermarket open for regular business. Taxis usually are never waiting here, but are quite abundant in town no
Super Maz supermarket open for regular business. Taxis usually are never waiting here, but are quite abundant in town no

shelters are empty of people, though this one at Eben Ezer is stockpiling drinking water for its distribution (I assume)
shelters are empty of people, though this one at Eben Ezer is stockpiling drinking water for its distribution (I assume)

Telmex hard at work restoring phone service
Telmex hard at work restoring phone service 2005-11-09

at some private schools kids are back to classes. This is the Colegio Julia Ambros, where my daughter attends. It is a M
at some private schools kids are back to classes. This is the Colegio Julia Ambros, where my daughter attends. It is a M

cleared streets
cleared streets 2005-11-09

work has resumed on the storm drain system on airport boulevard..
work has resumed on the storm drain system on airport boulevard.. 2005-11-09

Monument to the Mayan Family.
Monument to the Mayan Family. 2005-11-09

waterfront looking south at airport boulevard, very clean, very busy...
waterfront looking south at airport boulevard, very clean, very busy... 2005-11-09

guys up poles all over, many buildings still haven't replaced windows...
guys up poles all over, many buildings still haven't replaced windows... 2005-11-09

waterfront at the beginning of the commercial area on the north side...
waterfront at the beginning of the commercial area on the north side... 2005-11-09

building materials waiting to be used...
building materials waiting to be used... 2005-11-09

there were many people in this mall working to clean it up and get it ready..
there were many people in this mall working to clean it up and get it ready.. 2005-11-09

Los 5 Soles & Pancho's Backyard restoration
Los 5 Soles & Pancho's Backyard restoration 2005-11-09

replacing shingles with safety rope...
replacing shingles with safety rope... 2005-11-09

Los 5 Soles entrance.
Los 5 Soles entrance. 2005-11-09

some shops are already open for business!
some shops are already open for business! 2005-11-09

as are some restaurants, this is Guido's, formerly Rolandi's...
as are some restaurants, this is Guido's, formerly Rolandi's... 2005-11-09

stores are working from sunup to sundown getting ready, and some well into the night....
stores are working from sunup to sundown getting ready, and some well into the night.... 2005-11-09

some will require alot more work...
some will require alot more work... 2005-11-09

the amount of work and workers on the waterfront is amazing!!
the amount of work and workers on the waterfront is amazing!! 2005-11-09

The Museo de Cozumel and its restaurant are ready and open.
The Museo de Cozumel and its restaurant are ready and open. 2005-11-09

open businesses...
open businesses... 2005-11-09

work all over....
work all over.... 2005-11-09

materials, workers and more workers...
materials, workers and more workers... 2005-11-09

paint, nails, hammers, scaffolding...
paint, nails, hammers, scaffolding... 2005-11-09

busy as bees...
busy as bees... 2005-11-09

Everywhere you look people are working. I have spoken to many foreigners here that are AMAZED at how quickly things are
Everywhere you look people are working. I have spoken to many foreigners here that are AMAZED at how quickly things are

open businesses...
open businesses... 2005-11-09

restoration of the median on the waterfront...
restoration of the median on the waterfront... 2005-11-09

the statue to the divers...
the statue to the divers... 2005-11-09

workers getting some cool relief, concrete drying on sidewalk....
workers getting some cool relief, concrete drying on sidewalk.... 2005-11-09

work, work, work...
work, work, work... 2005-11-09

work, work, work...
work, work, work... 2005-11-09

Ultramar ferries are ready and waiting.
Ultramar ferries are ready and waiting. 2005-11-09

Hard Rock Cafe looks closed...
Hard Rock Cafe looks closed... 2005-11-09

Las Palmeras had some tables set up with people in them, though their palmeras (palm trees) are still sporting their wil
Las Palmeras had some tables set up with people in them, though their palmeras (palm trees) are still sporting their wil

lots of security at the ferry pier...
lots of security at the ferry pier... 2005-11-09

Nothing will defeat us! We have been knocked down but we will get up! ( You better believe it!)
Nothing will defeat us! We have been knocked down but we will get up! ( You better believe it!) 2005-11-09

Let us raise our beloved home. Quintana Roo is not finished. Quintana Roo is standing.
Let us raise our beloved home. Quintana Roo is not finished. Quintana Roo is standing. 2005-11-09

Cruceros Maritimos ferries are also ready.
Cruceros Maritimos ferries are also ready. 2005-11-09

many boats are ready for tourists...
many boats are ready for tourists... 2005-11-09

sidewalks being rebuilt...
sidewalks being rebuilt... 2005-11-09

The main square.
The main square. 2005-11-09

sidewalks...
sidewalks... 2005-11-09

open businesses...
open businesses... 2005-11-09

more pole work...
more pole work... 2005-11-09

lots of work...
lots of work... 2005-11-09

Divers coming back from dive trips!!!!!!!!!!
Divers coming back from dive trips!!!!!!!!!! 2005-11-09

the sign may be smashed, but not Cozumelenos!!
the sign may be smashed, but not Cozumelenos!! 2005-11-09

open stores...
open stores... 2005-11-09

still no pizza here...
still no pizza here... 2005-11-09

local fishermen are doing it the old fashion way without a pier...
local fishermen are doing it the old fashion way without a pier... 2005-11-09

internet, long distance, movies anyone?
internet, long distance, movies anyone? 2005-11-09

elevated work...
elevated work... 2005-11-09

busy as bees...
busy as bees... 2005-11-09

la policia is very present...
la policia is very present... 2005-11-09

painting ceilings is drippy work...
painting ceilings is drippy work... 2005-11-09

last week there was a huge hole here, and VOILA the hole is gone!!!
last week there was a huge hole here, and VOILA the hole is gone!!! 2005-11-09

underwater work...
underwater work... 2005-11-09

heavy machinery all over...
heavy machinery all over... 2005-11-09

waterfont work...
waterfont work... 2005-11-09

no big macs for a while...
no big macs for a while... 2005-11-09

I decided to go out and shoot some pics at night to show what's going on after dark. My camera skills are night are
I decided to go out and shoot some pics at night to show what's going on after dark. My camera skills are night are

work continues well into the night...
work continues well into the night... 2005-11-09

work continues well into the night -b
work continues well into the night -b 2005-11-09

work continues well into the night - c
work continues well into the night - c 2005-11-09

phone home??
phone home?? 2005-11-09

in some sections the street lights aren't up yet...
in some sections the street lights aren't up yet... 2005-11-09

but it's coming along....
but it's coming along.... 2005-11-09

some restaurants are still closed....
some restaurants are still closed.... 2005-11-09

I was surprised to find many shops open, waiting to see if there's anyone shopping. You think there's going to
I was surprised to find many shops open, waiting to see if there's anyone shopping. You think there's going to

Prima had quite a few tables. (their food is sooo good)
Prima had quite a few tables. (their food is sooo good) 2005-11-09

main square walkway....
main square walkway.... 2005-11-09

main square walkway.... - b
main square walkway.... - b 2005-11-09

La Choza thanks the army, navy, local & state governments, and the anonymous citizens who are helping Cozumel move f
La Choza thanks the army, navy, local & state governments, and the anonymous citizens who are helping Cozumel move f

La Choza
La Choza 2005-11-09

money exchange & internet...
money exchange & internet... 2005-11-09

Kelley's is open and had quite a few people. They make a mean cheeseburger here.
Kelley's is open and had quite a few people. They make a mean cheeseburger here. 2005-11-09

shopping anyone??
shopping anyone?? 2005-11-09

more shopping anyone??
more shopping anyone?? 2005-11-09

Los Gavilanes...
Los Gavilanes... 2005-11-09

need some cheap sandals?
need some cheap sandals? 2005-11-09

a weird image of Casa Denis, these folks are relatives of Adrian of Especies...
a weird image of Casa Denis, these folks are relatives of Adrian of Especies... 2005-11-09

waterfront..
waterfront.. 2005-11-09

Guido's
Guido's 2005-11-09

Guido's - b (the 2 white lines are a cars headlights, as the whatchamacallit stays open a fraction of a second long
Guido's - b (the 2 white lines are a cars headlights, as the whatchamacallit stays open a fraction of a second long

night time work going on. Looks like round the clock in some places.
night time work going on. Looks like round the clock in some places. 2005-11-09

night time work...
night time work... 2005-11-09

you know these guys had a long day...
you know these guys had a long day... 2005-11-09

some of the best tacos & frijoles charros in Cozumel, El Foco...
some of the best tacos & frijoles charros in Cozumel, El Foco... 2005-11-09

the locals were very interested in the pictures....
the locals were very interested in the pictures.... 2005-11-14

they are displayed on the 4 corners of the main plaza....
they are displayed on the 4 corners of the main plaza.... 2005-11-14

many looked around in disbelief, they could not get over the fact that we had been hit just 3 weeks prior....
many looked around in disbelief, they could not get over the fact that we had been hit just 3 weeks prior.... 2005-11-14

busy walkways....
busy walkways.... 2005-11-14

finally Cozumel is looking and feeling normal, with lots of people walking around and enjoying themselves....
finally Cozumel is looking and feeling normal, with lots of people walking around and enjoying themselves.... 2005-11-14

and flooded the main square....
and flooded the main square.... 2005-11-14

the main street was ready, clean and full of new palm trees and greenery.....
the main street was ready, clean and full of new palm trees and greenery..... 2005-11-14

and the cruise guests arrived by the thousands....
and the cruise guests arrived by the thousands.... 2005-11-14

the cruise ships came back today, bringing visitors, and much needed economic activity...
the cruise ships came back today, bringing visitors, and much needed economic activity... 2005-11-14

The Big Day! November 14th, the day Cozumel officials promised to have the island ready for the 1st cruise ship passenge
The Big Day! November 14th, the day Cozumel officials promised to have the island ready for the 1st cruise ship passenge

final details and preparations were made....
final details and preparations were made.... 2005-11-14

and what a sight for sore Cozumeleno eyes it was...
and what a sight for sore Cozumeleno eyes it was... 2005-11-14

Gracias por su Visita - Thank you for your Visit - today this took on extra meaning......
Gracias por su Visita - Thank you for your Visit - today this took on extra meaning...... 2005-11-14

the stage was prepared.....
the stage was prepared..... 2005-11-14

the County has a picture exhibition of the hurricane and recovery efforts, many pictures of this album were also in this
the County has a picture exhibition of the hurricane and recovery efforts, many pictures of this album were also in this

repairs were going on as the festivities progressed.....
repairs were going on as the festivities progressed..... 2005-11-14

and then it was party time....
and then it was party time.... 2005-11-14

really the mood today was of celebration......
really the mood today was of celebration...... 2005-11-14

So I went around asking people what they thought of Cozumel's Comeback, can you guess their answer..?
So I went around asking people what they thought of Cozumel's Comeback, can you guess their answer..? 2005-11-14

and they loaded up on buses to go on excursions....
and they loaded up on buses to go on excursions.... 2005-11-14

and on....
and on.... 2005-11-14

and the show went on an on.....
and the show went on an on..... 2005-11-14

yep, that's right.....
yep, that's right..... 2005-11-14

"Wilma was strong, but Cozumel is stronger" this is the official slogan for the re-opening celebrations.
"Wilma was strong, but Cozumel is stronger" this is the official slogan for the re-opening celebrations. 2005-

the music was great.....
the music was great..... 2005-11-14

everyone agreed....
everyone agreed.... 2005-11-14

and things in town were gearing to get busy busy....
and things in town were gearing to get busy busy.... 2005-11-14

Caribbean style....
Caribbean style.... 2005-11-14

and the visitors and locals enjoyed the festivities, these were specially significant for many locals who needed cheerin
and the visitors and locals enjoyed the festivities, these were specially significant for many locals who needed cheerin

locals were in very high spirits, showing off many designs of Wilma tshirts, I have desiged some myself at www.cafepress
locals were in very high spirits, showing off many designs of Wilma tshirts, I have desiged some myself at www.cafepress

authorities began to assemble for the official ceremony....
authorities began to assemble for the official ceremony.... 2005-11-14

The Mayor of Cozumel Gustavo Ortega (l) and the Governor of Quintana Roo Felix Gonzalez (c) were the hosts and main spea
The Mayor of Cozumel Gustavo Ortega (l) and the Governor of Quintana Roo Felix Gonzalez (c) were the hosts and main spea

These two gentlemen are mostly responsible for the fact that there were no fatalities during Emily and Wilma, and for th
These two gentlemen are mostly responsible for the fact that there were no fatalities during Emily and Wilma, and for th

the Governor ended the official event with a really great speech which was cheered and applauded by locals and visitors.
the Governor ended the official event with a really great speech which was cheered and applauded by locals and visitors.

and everyone was glad that the commitment to be ready was reached.....
and everyone was glad that the commitment to be ready was reached..... 2005-11-14

there was alot of brass on the stage today....
there was alot of brass on the stage today.... 2005-11-14

Naval & Port Authorities...
Naval & Port Authorities... 2005-11-14

and the ceremony was highly charged with emotion and joy....
and the ceremony was highly charged with emotion and joy.... 2005-11-14

representatives from the cruise lines....
representatives from the cruise lines.... 2005-11-14

the lady in white is the Undersecretary of Tourism of Mexico, who flew in for the event representing the Federal Goverme
the lady in white is the Undersecretary of Tourism of Mexico, who flew in for the event representing the Federal Goverme

the day was becoming very hot....
the day was becoming very hot.... 2005-11-14

and Graham Davis of Princess Cruises....
and Graham Davis of Princess Cruises.... 2005-11-14

many people were here to hear it...
many people were here to hear it... 2005-11-14

everywhere you looked.....
everywhere you looked..... 2005-11-14

some with hand made signs of support and gratitude....
some with hand made signs of support and gratitude.... 2005-11-14

many, many people...
many, many people... 2005-11-14

the Mayor addressed the crowd and gave a great speech.....
the Mayor addressed the crowd and gave a great speech..... 2005-11-14

the Mayor gave a distinction to Mike Ronan of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.....
the Mayor gave a distinction to Mike Ronan of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line..... 2005-11-14

and a representative of Carnival Cruise Lines....
and a representative of Carnival Cruise Lines.... 2005-11-14

as well as to the Captain of the Galaxy.....
as well as to the Captain of the Galaxy..... 2005-11-14

and no one left their place while they spoke.....
and no one left their place while they spoke..... 2005-11-14

thumbs WAAAAAAAAAAY UP!!!!!
thumbs WAAAAAAAAAAY UP!!!!! 2005-11-14

and finally it was time for a beer!!!
and finally it was time for a beer!!! 2005-11-14

and serious relaxing......
and serious relaxing...... 2005-11-14

and just plain old enjoying......
and just plain old enjoying...... 2005-11-14

and a little frolicking......
and a little frolicking...... 2005-11-14

Cozumel and its people are back folks, and I wholeheartedly agree with the slogans: Cozumel is stronger than Wilma. We h
Cozumel and its people are back folks, and I wholeheartedly agree with the slogans: Cozumel is stronger than Wilma. We h

there were several dancer groups.....
there were several dancer groups..... 2005-11-14

and people danced in the streets....
and people danced in the streets.... 2005-11-14

these are some kids from the local college...
these are some kids from the local college... 2005-11-14

thumbs up Cozumel!!!
thumbs up Cozumel!!! 2005-11-14

restaurants were busy....
restaurants were busy.... 2005-11-14

all over the place....
all over the place.... 2005-11-14

shops had lots of people.....
shops had lots of people..... 2005-11-14

the square was really shinning.....
the square was really shinning..... 2005-11-14

and people had lots of shops.....
and people had lots of shops..... 2005-11-14

everyone was excited and smiling....
everyone was excited and smiling.... 2005-11-14

new palms on the square.....
new palms on the square..... 2005-11-14

lots and lots of shops......
lots and lots of shops...... 2005-11-14

and shopping....
and shopping.... 2005-11-14

and more shopping.....
and more shopping..... 2005-11-14

a most welcomed sight driving into town....
a most welcomed sight driving into town.... 2005-11-14

Celebrity Cruises GALAXY was one of the ships here today...
Celebrity Cruises GALAXY was one of the ships here today... 2005-11-14

also Carnival's Triumph made the call....
also Carnival's Triumph made the call.... 2005-11-14

you get the picture.....
you get the picture..... 2005-11-14

Sunday November 20th, coming up on the 1 month anniversary of Wilma, I set out to go around the island, but it wasn&apos
Sunday November 20th, coming up on the 1 month anniversary of Wilma, I set out to go around the island, but it wasn&apos

the theme of this update is "green", so nice to see the folliage returning....
the theme of this update is "green", so nice to see the folliage returning.... 2005-11-20

and the green blankets everywhere, we've had some rain lately and that has helped alot....
and the green blankets everywhere, we've had some rain lately and that has helped alot.... 2005-11-20

the road does have lots of potholes right now because of the rain, and they keep getting bigger.....
the road does have lots of potholes right now because of the rain, and they keep getting bigger..... 2005-11-20

green on both sides...
green on both sides... 2005-11-20

San Gervacio ruins has been open for a while....
San Gervacio ruins has been open for a while.... 2005-11-20

this little yellow canopy really messed up the idea I had of making a nice shot here.....
this little yellow canopy really messed up the idea I had of making a nice shot here..... 2005-11-20

there were still lots of fallen makeshift contructions....
there were still lots of fallen makeshift contructions.... 2005-11-20

sticks, cardboard and palm leaves don't stand up well to 150 mi/hr winds.....
hr winds..... 2005-11-20

several merchants were back in business on the cross island road, brick and mortar contructions stand up well to strong
several merchants were back in business on the cross island road, brick and mortar contructions stand up well to strong

atv tours lost their palapa, but are also back in business...
atv tours lost their palapa, but are also back in business... 2005-11-20

Mezcalitos looked ok, and had several people enjoying inside....
Mezcalitos looked ok, and had several people enjoying inside.... 2005-11-20

Senor Iguanas didn't look like they were open and had several guys there working....
Senor Iguanas didn't look like they were open and had several guys there working.... 2005-11-20

Mezcalitos beach....
Mezcalitos beach.... 2005-11-20

looking south from Mezcalito's...
looking south from Mezcalito's... 2005-11-20

lots of sand has moved on the East side, sand dunes abound....
lots of sand has moved on the East side, sand dunes abound.... 2005-11-20

man I wish I knew how to do this.....
man I wish I knew how to do this..... 2005-11-20

I think it's way cool....
I think it's way cool.... 2005-11-20

several sections are being worked on and cleared...
several sections are being worked on and cleared... 2005-11-20

heavy machinery all over....
heavy machinery all over.... 2005-11-20

the beach at Punta Morena was completely redesigned by Wilma...
the beach at Punta Morena was completely redesigned by Wilma... 2005-11-20

road is very narrow at some points, only one lane...so please drive carefully....
road is very narrow at some points, only one lane...so please drive carefully.... 2005-11-20

Cozumel's east side is one of the must do's and this is possible at several locations....
Cozumel's east side is one of the must do's and this is possible at several locations.... 2005-11-20

the rooms at Punta Morena were severly damaged....
the rooms at Punta Morena were severly damaged.... 2005-11-20

the area has been closed and barbed wired....
the area has been closed and barbed wired.... 2005-11-20

Ventanas al Mar hotel and Coconuts, the beach here gained lots of sand....
Ventanas al Mar hotel and Coconuts, the beach here gained lots of sand.... 2005-11-20

it's good to see families at the beach on Sundays, more signs that Cozumel is returning to normal...
it's good to see families at the beach on Sundays, more signs that Cozumel is returning to normal... 2005-11-20

Ventanas al Mar is the only hotel on the east side....
Ventanas al Mar is the only hotel on the east side.... 2005-11-20

I found some evidence of post-wilma turtle births...Mother Nature is awesome...
I found some evidence of post-wilma turtle births...Mother Nature is awesome... 2005-11-20

if you come to Cozumel, spend at least one day at the beach on the "wild side" of the island, always be carefu
if you come to Cozumel, spend at least one day at the beach on the "wild side" of the island, always be carefu

several local families were out enjoying the nice weather....
several local families were out enjoying the nice weather.... 2005-11-20

kids were combing the beach for neat stuff to take home....
kids were combing the beach for neat stuff to take home.... 2005-11-20

and cooling off in the ocean....
and cooling off in the ocean.... 2005-11-20

ahhhhh the east side, I really missed it and hadn't been over here in a while....
ahhhhh the east side, I really missed it and hadn't been over here in a while.... 2005-11-20

great beach for taking long walks....
great beach for taking long walks.... 2005-11-20

lots of nice views on the beach....
lots of nice views on the beach.... 2005-11-20

very nice views....(sorry ladies I'm a guy, what can I say...)
very nice views....(sorry ladies I'm a guy, what can I say...) 2005-11-20

the "parking lot" was getting busy....
the "parking lot" was getting busy.... 2005-11-20

people were setting up cookers.....
people were setting up cookers..... 2005-11-20

local fishermen doing their thang....
local fishermen doing their thang.... 2005-11-20

and the birds were loving it...
and the birds were loving it... 2005-11-20

Ventanas al Mar has wind powered electricity, very eco-friendly----
Ventanas al Mar has wind powered electricity, very eco-friendly---- 2005-11-20

the Pech family are the owners, very nice folks too....
the Pech family are the owners, very nice folks too.... 2005-11-20

the walkway up to Coconuts...
the walkway up to Coconuts... 2005-11-20

those that have been here know it has some really nice ocean views....
those that have been here know it has some really nice ocean views.... 2005-11-20

and lots of cool little signs....
and lots of cool little signs.... 2005-11-20

their main palapa is being repaired still....
their main palapa is being repaired still.... 2005-11-20

probably the highest point in Cozumel, nice breeze and some awesome views....
probably the highest point in Cozumel, nice breeze and some awesome views.... 2005-11-20

looking out....
looking out.... 2005-11-20

looking north.....
looking north..... 2005-11-20

looking south....
looking south.... 2005-11-20

green is back....
green is back.... 2005-11-20

Coconuts staff....
Coconuts staff.... 2005-11-20

Coconuts is open and ready folks, please stop in and say hello, and grab a cold one and some of their delicious food whi
Coconuts is open and ready folks, please stop in and say hello, and grab a cold one and some of their delicious food whi

ahhh the Caribbean.....
ahhh the Caribbean..... 2005-11-20

I found Tom from Paradise Beach and his lovely wife and also Greg (glassman) from Galeria Azul and his lovely wife, enjo
I found Tom from Paradise Beach and his lovely wife and also Greg (glassman) from Galeria Azul and his lovely wife, enjo

the T shirt collection has started again, so if you're coming bring one of your favorite city, team, college or wha
the T shirt collection has started again, so if you're coming bring one of your favorite city, team, college or wha

Cuco let me take some pics from the roof, the jungle is sooo green again....
Cuco let me take some pics from the roof, the jungle is sooo green again.... 2005-11-20

beach view from the roof....
beach view from the roof.... 2005-11-20

oceanview from the roof....
oceanview from the roof.... 2005-11-20

Lorenzo the parrot of Coconuts....
Lorenzo the parrot of Coconuts.... 2005-11-20

cool stuff at Coconuts...
cool stuff at Coconuts... 2005-11-20

Cuco the owner, and staff, worked real hard to get the place open asap....nice guy too...
Cuco the owner, and staff, worked real hard to get the place open asap....nice guy too... 2005-11-20

they were only allowing access to trucks going to dump trash...
they were only allowing access to trucks going to dump trash... 2005-11-20

since I was here I decided to pay Coconuts a visit, glad I did (and so will you!)
since I was here I decided to pay Coconuts a visit, glad I did (and so will you!) 2005-11-20

this is as far as we would get today.....by car..some people parked here and walked to Chen Rio beach just a couple hund
this is as far as we would get today.....by car..some people parked here and walked to Chen Rio beach just a couple hund

Saturday November 26th, the boat trip south that has been posponed twice is finally happening. The main strip is looking
Saturday November 26th, the boat trip south that has been posponed twice is finally happening. The main strip is looking

lots of new grass and palms....
lots of new grass and palms.... 2005-11-26

hard to tell from this perspective that a month ago we had a Cat.4 storm over us for 60 hours....
hard to tell from this perspective that a month ago we had a Cat.4 storm over us for 60 hours.... 2005-11-26

activities continue to return to normal....
activities continue to return to normal.... 2005-11-26

pizza is finally available here again.....
pizza is finally available here again..... 2005-11-26

cruise guests fill the main strip every day, and are reporting positive experiences for the most part...
cruise guests fill the main strip every day, and are reporting positive experiences for the most part... 2005-11-26

repairs continue everywhere, as we will see from today's waterfront tour...
repairs continue everywhere, as we will see from today's waterfront tour... 2005-11-26

could not have asked for a nicer day, just gorgeous....could not have asked for a better ride either, we went out with m
could not have asked for a nicer day, just gorgeous....could not have asked for a better ride either, we went out with m

Capitan Luis at the helm....
Capitan Luis at the helm.... 2005-11-26

close ups of the Punta Langosta pier....
close ups of the Punta Langosta pier.... 2005-11-26

Punta Langosta pier...
Punta Langosta pier... 2005-11-26

the Barracuda hotel....
the Barracuda hotel.... 2005-11-26

this was a new cub called 1.5
this was a new cub called 1.5 2005-11-26

the Atlantida building (as well as anything directly on the ocean) got pummeled....
the Atlantida building (as well as anything directly on the ocean) got pummeled.... 2005-11-26

the paint stripped off....
the paint stripped off.... 2005-11-26

El Cantil north is under construction still...
El Cantil north is under construction still... 2005-11-26

the first 2 levels were affected....
the first 2 levels were affected.... 2005-11-26

El Cantil South looks to have stood up pretty well.....
El Cantil South looks to have stood up pretty well..... 2005-11-26

the Cozumel Palace also took a beating, they had lots of glass and luxury finishes just dissapear....
the Cozumel Palace also took a beating, they had lots of glass and luxury finishes just dissapear.... 2005-11-26

it's going to be a few months before they open.....
it's going to be a few months before they open..... 2005-11-26

their pool area had major structural damage....
their pool area had major structural damage.... 2005-11-26

lots of work ahead of them...
lots of work ahead of them... 2005-11-26

lots.....
lots..... 2005-11-26

Scuba Club Cozumel
Scuba Club Cozumel 2005-11-26

reconstruction of their beach club..
reconstruction of their beach club.. 2005-11-26

there's a personal account by someone who was staying here during Wilma at: http://jmeagher.net/scuba/Cozumel2005/w
w 2005-11-26

Hotel Cozumel & Resort, they are now open...
Hotel Cozumel & Resort, they are now open... 2005-11-26

this was taken Nov.26, by now they will have come further along...
this was taken Nov.26, by now they will have come further along... 2005-11-26

The Hotel has been open since Nov.15th http://www.hotelcozumel.com.mx/index_1024768.php
index_1024768.php 2005-11-26

Carib Blu..http://www.cozumel-hotels.net/la-reina/
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close up..
close up.. 2005-11-26

Blue Angel's palapa being worked on...http://www.cozumel-diving.net/BlueAngel/
null 2005-11-26

Caribe Blu & Blue Angel, both get great reviews...
Caribe Blu & Blue Angel, both get great reviews... 2005-11-26

the Villablanca area was really hit bad....
the Villablanca area was really hit bad.... 2005-11-26

I've heard this oceanside building that housed Dive Paradise & Temptations restaurant will be torn down as it i
I've heard this oceanside building that housed Dive Paradise & Temptations restaurant will be torn down as it i

Hog Town Cafe is open...
Hog Town Cafe is open... 2005-11-26

La Palapita de Enmedio beach club was completely gone..
La Palapita de Enmedio beach club was completely gone.. 2005-11-26

lots of work ahead...
lots of work ahead... 2005-11-26

the pier dissapeared...
the pier dissapeared... 2005-11-26

Papa Hogs is using their office across the street now, really nice folks from Canada www.papahogs.com
Papa Hogs is using their office across the street now, really nice folks from Canada www.papahogs.com 2005-11-26

Casa del Mar's dive shop and pier were destroyed...
Casa del Mar's dive shop and pier were destroyed... 2005-11-26

The building in the back is Park Royal, it has been under construction for a while, their big lobby roof cam down, in th
The building in the back is Park Royal, it has been under construction for a while, their big lobby roof cam down, in th

coulnd't get a good shot of Casa del Mar hotel...
coulnd't get a good shot of Casa del Mar hotel... 2005-11-26

construction is in high demand everywhere now, building materials can't be kept in stock...
construction is in high demand everywhere now, building materials can't be kept in stock... 2005-11-26

next to what used to be Del Mar Aquatics...
next to what used to be Del Mar Aquatics... 2005-11-26

next to Atlantis sub, Fury Catamaran office...
next to Atlantis sub, Fury Catamaran office... 2005-11-26

What's left of the Aquaworld facility, with Park Royal in the back..
What's left of the Aquaworld facility, with Park Royal in the back.. 2005-11-26

Park Royal
Park Royal 2005-11-26

El Cid/La Ceiba...
La Ceiba... 2005-11-26

close up...
close up... 2005-11-26

missing pier section at the International cruise pier...
missing pier section at the International cruise pier... 2005-11-26

the tip of the pier was the only part that survived, I have heard from people that know, that because of regulations whe
the tip of the pier was the only part that survived, I have heard from people that know, that because of regulations whe

International pier....
International pier.... 2005-11-26

the rest of the pier's pillars were not and ended up underwater....
the rest of the pier's pillars were not and ended up underwater.... 2005-11-26

next door Puerta Maya pier and mall took a serious blow...
next door Puerta Maya pier and mall took a serious blow... 2005-11-26

Puerta Maya...
Puerta Maya... 2005-11-26

the cruise pier was destroyed....
the cruise pier was destroyed.... 2005-11-26

and alot of structures damaged....
and alot of structures damaged.... 2005-11-26

a little bit of karma perhaps for building on and destroying a large section of Paradise Reef?
a little bit of karma perhaps for building on and destroying a large section of Paradise Reef? 2005-11-26

could be.....
could be..... 2005-11-26

we had some guests from a cruise ship with us that day, mom, dad & 2 kids, they had a great day as we all did....
we had some guests from a cruise ship with us that day, mom, dad & 2 kids, they had a great day as we all did.... 20

the Presidente Hotel unfortunately took a major hit...
the Presidente Hotel unfortunately took a major hit... 2005-11-26

Park Royal from the side...
Park Royal from the side... 2005-11-26

and is scheduled to re open in the Fall of 2006...
and is scheduled to re open in the Fall of 2006... 2005-11-26

the south harbor Caleta...
the south harbor Caleta... 2005-11-26

Caleta....
Caleta.... 2005-11-26

close up....
close up.... 2005-11-26

everything on the beach was wiped out...
everything on the beach was wiped out... 2005-11-26

restaurant area....
restaurant area.... 2005-11-26

beach and dive shop....
beach and dive shop.... 2005-11-26

lots of workers....
lots of workers.... 2005-11-26

saying hola.....
saying hola..... 2005-11-26

El Presidente south....
El Presidente south.... 2005-11-26

beach area....
beach area.... 2005-11-26

beach area....
beach area.... 2005-11-26

the Dzul Ha area...
the Dzul Ha area... 2005-11-26

next to Dzul Ha....
next to Dzul Ha.... 2005-11-26

this is where the wooden beach club used to be....
this is where the wooden beach club used to be.... 2005-11-26

Dzul Ha..
Dzul Ha.. 2005-11-26

pier is gone....
pier is gone.... 2005-11-26

Dzul Ha...
Dzul Ha... 2005-11-26

looking for beach front property..?
looking for beach front property..? 2005-11-26

Dzul Ha...
Dzul Ha... 2005-11-26

Fiesta Americana hotel....
Fiesta Americana hotel.... 2005-11-26

same story as before, beach front heavily damaged...
same story as before, beach front heavily damaged... 2005-11-26

close up...
close up... 2005-11-26

Fiesta Americana & Dive House....
Fiesta Americana & Dive House.... 2005-11-26

lost of work going on.....
lost of work going on..... 2005-11-26

the dive shop got hit pretty bad...
the dive shop got hit pretty bad... 2005-11-26

pier gone....
pier gone.... 2005-11-26

but will be back as before....
but will be back as before.... 2005-11-26

everything will.....
everything will..... 2005-11-26

people will continue to enjoy Cozumel for a long time!!!
people will continue to enjoy Cozumel for a long time!!! 2005-11-26

Uvas Beach Club...
Uvas Beach Club... 2005-11-26

when I turned to a friend on the Manta and asked him what this was, I was shocked to hear him answer "that's C
when I turned to a friend on the Manta and asked him what this was, I was shocked to hear him answer "that's C

the dolphin pen destroyed, dolphins were safe at the Hotel Cozumel pool, and have been moved to the mainland until the p
the dolphin pen destroyed, dolphins were safe at the Hotel Cozumel pool, and have been moved to the mainland until the p

Chankanaab...
Chankanaab... 2005-11-26

close up....
close up.... 2005-11-26

close up...
close up... 2005-11-26

restaurant beach area...
restaurant beach area... 2005-11-26

the folliage was stripped....
the folliage was stripped.... 2005-11-26

Chankanaab....
Chankanaab.... 2005-11-26

bye bye, we'll revisit in a couple months to show the recovery efforts....
bye bye, we'll revisit in a couple months to show the recovery efforts.... 2005-11-26

Corona beach club was open...
Corona beach club was open... 2005-11-26

and if the chairs are out and the umbrellas are up you know what that means right..??
and if the chairs are out and the umbrellas are up you know what that means right..?? 2005-11-26

that's right COLD BEER!!!
that's right COLD BEER!!! 2005-11-26

all constructions in hurricane prone areas should be built like this.... (hint, hint Florida....)
all constructions in hurricane prone areas should be built like this.... (hint, hint Florida....) 2005-11-26

this is around the Reef Regency Villas....
this is around the Reef Regency Villas.... 2005-11-26

lots of damage, lots of work....
lots of damage, lots of work.... 2005-11-26

looks like the pool's open though....
looks like the pool's open though.... 2005-11-26

before Wilma & Emily it was hard to see these houses behind the folliage....
before Wilma & Emily it was hard to see these houses behind the folliage.... 2005-11-26

the Reef Club hotel....
the Reef Club hotel.... 2005-11-26

only half the pier survived.....
only half the pier survived..... 2005-11-26

ocean front villas.....
ocean front villas..... 2005-11-26

the Reef Club looked particularly affected, the wall of the eye was very near here, as the damages further south were a
the Reef Club looked particularly affected, the wall of the eye was very near here, as the damages further south were a

beach area will need complete redoing...
beach area will need complete redoing... 2005-11-26

the Reef Club...
the Reef Club... 2005-11-26

it looked like even the 3rd story got hit....
it looked like even the 3rd story got hit.... 2005-11-26

close up....
close up.... 2005-11-26

Reef Club.....
Reef Club..... 2005-11-26

back on the Manta, our kids having a ball.....
back on the Manta, our kids having a ball..... 2005-11-26

friends getting ready to snorkel....
friends getting ready to snorkel.... 2005-11-26

enjoying the day.....
enjoying the day..... 2005-11-26

beautiful day.....
beautiful day..... 2005-11-26

Capt. Luis & his wife and baby.....
Capt. Luis & his wife and baby..... 2005-11-26

we had a fresh water snorkeler on board!!
we had a fresh water snorkeler on board!! 2005-11-26

this is Luis' son....
this is Luis' son.... 2005-11-26

I hope you've liked the Album so far, please bookmark it and keep checking back for updates.
I hope you've liked the Album so far, please bookmark it and keep checking back for updates. 2005-11-26

day break on the East Side.....
day break on the East Side..... 2005-12-08

I was hoping to catch the sun coming out of the ocean.....
I was hoping to catch the sun coming out of the ocean..... 2005-12-08

but it wasn't meant to be....
but it wasn't meant to be.... 2005-12-08

still was beautiful though......
still was beautiful though...... 2005-12-08

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:55:34
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:55:34 2005-12-08

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:56:06
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:56:06 2005-12-08

I found evidence of several species that had been here.....
I found evidence of several species that had been here..... 2005-12-08

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:59:11
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:59:11 2005-12-08

high above a jet soared, orange wake trailing behind....
high above a jet soared, orange wake trailing behind.... 2005-12-08

Chen Rio beach grew by about 15 feet....
Chen Rio beach grew by about 15 feet.... 2005-12-08

the rock forge barrier lost height.....
the rock forge barrier lost height..... 2005-12-08

the light play I was searching for started.....
the light play I was searching for started..... 2005-12-08

Chen Rio Beach...
Chen Rio Beach... 2005-12-08

Chen Rio....
Chen Rio.... 2005-12-08

but not forgotten...
but not forgotten... 2005-12-08

wave action over here was something mean during Wilma.....
wave action over here was something mean during Wilma..... 2005-12-08

the sun started to peek....
the sun started to peek.... 2005-12-08

above the clouds......
above the clouds...... 2005-12-08

little did I know I was to be visited by an Angel this morning.....
little did I know I was to be visited by an Angel this morning..... 2005-12-08

I just love the color of the lighting at day break.....
I just love the color of the lighting at day break..... 2005-12-08

many traditions place importance at this hour, when the sun is re-born...
many traditions place importance at this hour, when the sun is re-born... 2005-12-08

the rock forge was pounded and lost about 3 feet of stone.....
the rock forge was pounded and lost about 3 feet of stone..... 2005-12-08

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:34:49
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:34:49 2005-12-08

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:36:49
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:36:49 2005-12-08

let's hope we don't ever have another Wilma, or we might lose Coconuts, see all the newly exposed rock...?
let's hope we don't ever have another Wilma, or we might lose Coconuts, see all the newly exposed rock...? 200

all the sudden I looked towards the sun, and a shape emerged....
all the sudden I looked towards the sun, and a shape emerged.... 2005-12-08

I just stood there mesmerized.....
I just stood there mesmerized..... 2005-12-08

and I swear to you that standing on that beach it looked like an Angel from Heaven.....
and I swear to you that standing on that beach it looked like an Angel from Heaven..... 2005-12-08

I was so thankful for this gift, the radiant pink, gold and white light gave me a feeling words can not describe.....
I was so thankful for this gift, the radiant pink, gold and white light gave me a feeling words can not describe..... 20

thank God for Cozumel.....
thank God for Cozumel..... 2005-12-08

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:43:00
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:43:00 2005-12-08

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:43:30
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:43:30 2005-12-08

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:43:54
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:43:54 2005-12-08

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:47:00
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:47:00 2005-12-08

might make this one a poster.....BTW have you seen my online store?
might make this one a poster.....BTW have you seen my online store? 2005-12-08

now I have to run back, grab the family and the cooler of Sol, and get back here soon....
now I have to run back, grab the family and the cooler of Sol, and get back here soon.... 2005-12-08

new blacktop.....
new blacktop..... 2005-12-08

road going south....
road going south.... 2005-12-08

Chen Rio parking lot....
Chen Rio parking lot.... 2005-12-08

another wonderful shot, with a mysterious blue dot......
another wonderful shot, with a mysterious blue dot...... 2005-12-08

I had always wondered why this place is called Chen Rio, rio meaning river.....
I had always wondered why this place is called Chen Rio, rio meaning river..... 2005-12-08

well as it turns out.....
well as it turns out..... 2005-12-08

there is a natural mangrove to ocean creek here, that had been dry for many years....
there is a natural mangrove to ocean creek here, that had been dry for many years.... 2005-12-08

but was once again filled by Wilma....
but was once again filled by Wilma.... 2005-12-08

white crane in the mangrove....
white crane in the mangrove.... 2005-12-08

I just love the reflection of the sun on the ocean.....
I just love the reflection of the sun on the ocean..... 2005-12-08

ditto....
ditto.... 2005-12-08

ditto.....
ditto..... 2005-12-08

come visit the East Side soon folks, it's as wild and beautiful as ever....
come visit the East Side soon folks, it's as wild and beautiful as ever.... 2005-12-08

our nativity scene, Baby Jesus will be placed here Christmas Eve at midnight.....
our nativity scene, Baby Jesus will be placed here Christmas Eve at midnight..... 2005-12-23

wanted to retrace some of the Wilma Albums earlier pics to show you all the progress, you would not believe the amount o
wanted to retrace some of the Wilma Albums earlier pics to show you all the progress, you would not believe the amount o

many homes are decorated......
many homes are decorated...... 2005-12-23

and preparations are made for Christmas Worship....
and preparations are made for Christmas Worship.... 2005-12-23

many businesses are also decorated....
many businesses are also decorated.... 2005-12-23

the VW dealership....
the VW dealership.... 2005-12-23

the Monument to the Mayan Family with a cruise in the background, really the cruise industry has been a lifeline for Coz
the Monument to the Mayan Family with a cruise in the background, really the cruise industry has been a lifeline for Coz

green and leaves everywhere, this is the road north.....
green and leaves everywhere, this is the road north..... 2005-12-23

clean up on the north road.......
clean up on the north road....... 2005-12-23

the Melia has lots of work going on.....
the Melia has lots of work going on..... 2005-12-23

a new coat of paint is being applied....
a new coat of paint is being applied.... 2005-12-23

to both buildings....
to both buildings.... 2005-12-23

the beach is coming back slowly but surely, construction is constant....
the beach is coming back slowly but surely, construction is constant.... 2005-12-23

the beach at El Cozumeleno is coming along.....
the beach at El Cozumeleno is coming along..... 2005-12-23

Melia
Melia 2005-12-23

beach bar at Melia....
beach bar at Melia.... 2005-12-23

El Cozumeleno has had alot of work....
El Cozumeleno has had alot of work.... 2005-12-23

the new beachfront restaurant is almost ready.....
the new beachfront restaurant is almost ready..... 2005-12-23

ahhh and the view.......
ahhh and the view....... 2005-12-23

palaperos (men who build palapas) are in high demand....
palaperos (men who build palapas) are in high demand.... 2005-12-23

looks good to me.....
looks good to me..... 2005-12-23

the villas are also getting worked on....
the villas are also getting worked on.... 2005-12-23

I know several people who will be (getting zonked) around this pool bar come February....
I know several people who will be (getting zonked) around this pool bar come February.... 2005-12-23

with every wave, a few more grains of sand....
with every wave, a few more grains of sand.... 2005-12-23

the ocean is helping with the sand...
the ocean is helping with the sand... 2005-12-23

I will have some pics of this at the end of January, so you all can see the progress...
I will have some pics of this at the end of January, so you all can see the progress... 2005-12-23

not there yet, but soon....
not there yet, but soon.... 2005-12-23

work goes on all over the place....
work goes on all over the place.... 2005-12-23

thought I'd take a couple of quick shots of the golf course....
thought I'd take a couple of quick shots of the golf course.... 2005-12-23

greens look green....
greens look green.... 2005-12-23

super green....
super green.... 2005-12-23

Playa Azul Beach Club (not a part of Playa Azul Hotel) has been very busy....
Playa Azul Beach Club (not a part of Playa Azul Hotel) has been very busy.... 2005-12-23

palapero getting his wood ready....
palapero getting his wood ready.... 2005-12-23

fresh coat of paint....
fresh coat of paint.... 2005-12-23

Pepe the manager told me the new palapa will be ready by January 15th...
Pepe the manager told me the new palapa will be ready by January 15th... 2005-12-23

and it looks alot bigger than before....
and it looks alot bigger than before.... 2005-12-23

the beach is looking better and believe it or not they are OPEN NOW with bar service and a smaller menu...
the beach is looking better and believe it or not they are OPEN NOW with bar service and a smaller menu... 2005-12-23

2006 will be the year of Cozumel's Comeback!
2006 will be the year of Cozumel's Comeback! 2005-12-23

and we're all hoping many of you will be coming back too....
and we're all hoping many of you will be coming back too.... 2005-12-23

there were two ladies soaking up the sun here....
there were two ladies soaking up the sun here.... 2005-12-23

these are reserved for you.....
these are reserved for you..... 2005-12-23

Sol Cabanas looks the same....
Sol Cabanas looks the same.... 2005-12-23

recently heard that there's a plan to sell and build a big AI resort, which is sad news for SC fans....
recently heard that there's a plan to sell and build a big AI resort, which is sad news for SC fans.... 2005-12-23

Playa Azul Hotel has also been busy....
Playa Azul Hotel has also been busy.... 2005-12-23

their beach bar and palapas are almost complete...
their beach bar and palapas are almost complete... 2005-12-23

palaperos hard at work....
palaperos hard at work.... 2005-12-23

future bar stools......
future bar stools...... 2005-12-23

just enjoying Cozumel....
just enjoying Cozumel.... 2005-12-23

and the great view.....
and the great view..... 2005-12-23

this gentleman was very happy to have customers.....
this gentleman was very happy to have customers..... 2005-12-23

Playa Azul Hotel....
Playa Azul Hotel.... 2005-12-23

several people have asked about the Lobster House, I don't know for a fact, but it looks like they haven't ope
several people have asked about the Lobster House, I don't know for a fact, but it looks like they haven't ope

I stopped in to see if I could get a couple pics of Coral Princess, the nice gentleman is named Cesar, and as it turns o
I stopped in to see if I could get a couple pics of Coral Princess, the nice gentleman is named Cesar, and as it turns o

I've always liked this statue. I was not able to take pics of the waterfront, but I was given a tour and I can say
I've always liked this statue. I was not able to take pics of the waterfront, but I was given a tour and I can say

shore diving near town....
shore diving near town.... 2005-12-23

new sidewalk & road.....
new sidewalk & road..... 2005-12-23

as I mentioned before the cruise activity has really made a difference for many in Cozumel....
as I mentioned before the cruise activity has really made a difference for many in Cozumel.... 2005-12-23

I know several people (myself included) that were not to appreciative of cruises in Cozumel before Wilma, and are now qu
I know several people (myself included) that were not to appreciative of cruises in Cozumel before Wilma, and are now qu

I'd hate to think what these past 2 months would have been like for Cozumel w/o the cruise business...
o the cruise business... 2005-12-23

on the waterfront you would not believe that 60 days ago we had 60 hours of Category 5 & 4 winds....
on the waterfront you would not believe that 60 days ago we had 60 hours of Category 5 & 4 winds.... 2005-12-23

the feel in town is really jovial and upbeat....
the feel in town is really jovial and upbeat.... 2005-12-23

holiday decorations line the waterfront.....
holiday decorations line the waterfront..... 2005-12-23

Hard Rock Cafe sign.....(El Jefe looks on...)
Hard Rock Cafe sign.....(El Jefe looks on...) 2005-12-23

this is the small Christmas tree welcoming guests off the pier....
this is the small Christmas tree welcoming guests off the pier.... 2005-12-23

Palmeras is open and quite busy.....
Palmeras is open and quite busy..... 2005-12-23

Fat Tuesday is jamming with people....
Fat Tuesday is jamming with people.... 2005-12-23

hustle...
hustle... 2005-12-23

and bustle...
and bustle... 2005-12-23

Palmeras....
Palmeras.... 2005-12-23

there will soon be a new flagpole.....
there will soon be a new flagpole..... 2005-12-23

Pama stores have their Christmas decor....
Pama stores have their Christmas decor.... 2005-12-23

Viva Mexico is also busy....
Viva Mexico is also busy.... 2005-12-23

pretty ladies to lure customers....(you'd think they realize they need handsome men to lure women shoppers)
pretty ladies to lure customers....(you'd think they realize they need handsome men to lure women shoppers) 2005-12

the Aqua Safari pier is almost complete....
the Aqua Safari pier is almost complete.... 2005-12-23

in case you don't remember, please check pic#114 from October 31st to see this location 53 days ago....
in case you don't remember, please check pic#114 from October 31st to see this location 53 days ago.... 2005-12-23

people checking in at Casa Mexicana...
people checking in at Casa Mexicana... 2005-12-23

CFE guys and heavy machinery working.....
CFE guys and heavy machinery working..... 2005-12-23

Senor Frogs...
Senor Frogs... 2005-12-23

Carlos & Charlies....
Carlos & Charlies.... 2005-12-23

Punta Langosta Mall has been painted and is being repaired at a furious pace....
Punta Langosta Mall has been painted and is being repaired at a furious pace.... 2005-12-23

Punta Langosta...
Punta Langosta... 2005-12-23

looks like the 1.5 will be rebuilt....
looks like the 1.5 will be rebuilt.... 2005-12-23

the county building has been decorated...
the county building has been decorated... 2005-12-23

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:42:35
Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:42:35 2005-12-23

the Cozumel Palace is finally showing signs of work...
the Cozumel Palace is finally showing signs of work... 2005-12-23

in town near the square, people have decorated their homes....
in town near the square, people have decorated their homes.... 2005-12-23

and some have them set up for people to view as they pass by
and some have them set up for people to view as they pass by 2005-12-23

main square was very busy....
main square was very busy.... 2005-12-23

lots of locals out shopping....
lots of locals out shopping.... 2005-12-23

as well as tourists of course....
as well as tourists of course.... 2005-12-23

Casa Denis, if you haven't eaten here you're missing out....
Casa Denis, if you haven't eaten here you're missing out.... 2005-12-23

so nice to see the square full of people....
so nice to see the square full of people.... 2005-12-23

this is the big Christmas tree on the main square....
this is the big Christmas tree on the main square.... 2005-12-23

main square....
main square.... 2005-12-23

Nativity scene....
Nativity scene.... 2005-12-23

busy restaurants....
busy restaurants.... 2005-12-23

this really is a big Christmas tree...
this really is a big Christmas tree... 2005-12-23

this Santa is a little deflated....
this Santa is a little deflated.... 2005-12-23

local artists on the square....
local artists on the square.... 2005-12-23

traditional artists....
traditional artists.... 2005-12-23

so how do you like Cozumel??
so how do you like Cozumel?? 2005-12-23

I've seen this gentleman before....
I've seen this gentleman before.... 2005-12-23

his work is beautiful....
his work is beautiful.... 2005-12-23

and painstakenly delicate....
and painstakenly delicate.... 2005-12-23

main square... (click 5 times fast)
main square... (click 5 times fast) 2005-12-23

main square...
main square... 2005-12-23

main square...
main square... 2005-12-23

main square...
main square... 2005-12-23

main square...
main square... 2005-12-23

Fat Tuesday...
Fat Tuesday... 2005-12-23

the little Plaza behind Fat Tuesday...
the little Plaza behind Fat Tuesday... 2005-12-23

I like the new color....
I like the new color.... 2005-12-23

and the cold beer!
and the cold beer! 2005-12-23

this could be you...
this could be you... 2005-12-23

shop shop shop (at www.cafepress.com/antonioscozumel)
antonioscozumel) 2005-12-23

this Dubya lost an arm during Wilma....
this Dubya lost an arm during Wilma.... 2005-12-23

Christmas tree in store....
Christmas tree in store.... 2005-12-23

main square...
main square... 2005-12-23

main square....
main square.... 2005-12-23

flea market hallway....
flea market hallway.... 2005-12-23

The Church of Saint Michael - La Iglesia de San Miguel
The Church of Saint Michael - La Iglesia de San Miguel 2005-12-23

Nativity scene at St. Michael's...
Nativity scene at St. Michael's... 2005-12-23

Today December 23rd is the 2 month anniversary of Wilma, and this album. Since we're a couple days away from Christ
Today December 23rd is the 2 month anniversary of Wilma, and this album. Since we're a couple days away from Christ

I had seen some nice night time shots posted on the boards by Mr. Cabeza de Queso, and I had to have some on The Wilma A
I had seen some nice night time shots posted on the boards by Mr. Cabeza de Queso, and I had to have some on The Wilma A

There were very few locals out, most were at home with family and friends. Christmas Eve is celebrated in Mexico as the
There were very few locals out, most were at home with family and friends. Christmas Eve is celebrated in Mexico as the

I had not realized that this Nativity scene had view from both sides...
I had not realized that this Nativity scene had view from both sides... 2005-12-24

the same scene from the other side....
the same scene from the other side.... 2005-12-24

I need a tripod.....
I need a tripod..... 2005-12-24

the gazeebo on the square has been turned into a Christmas Cottage...
the gazeebo on the square has been turned into a Christmas Cottage... 2005-12-24

Santa got some air....
Santa got some air.... 2005-12-24

Nativity...
Nativity... 2005-12-24

my daughter Sabina at the Christmas Cottage, she'll be 10 Jan. 9th.....
my daughter Sabina at the Christmas Cottage, she'll be 10 Jan. 9th..... 2005-12-24

Nativity...
Nativity... 2005-12-24

Nativity....(I sooooooooooo need tripod...)
Nativity....(I sooooooooooo need tripod...) 2005-12-24

the Christmas tree on the pier entrance....
the Christmas tree on the pier entrance.... 2005-12-24

the pier was quiet and decorated.....
the pier was quiet and decorated..... 2005-12-24

Sabina & Santa....
Sabina & Santa.... 2005-12-24

Christmas tree & Santa on the ferry pier entrance...
Christmas tree & Santa on the ferry pier entrance... 2005-12-24

Palmeras all light up...
Palmeras all light up... 2005-12-24

doggy elf.....
doggy elf..... 2005-12-24

trying to figure out all the settings, bells & whistles of digital cameras is a nuisance....
trying to figure out all the settings, bells & whistles of digital cameras is a nuisance.... 2005-12-24

to flash or not to flash.....
to flash or not to flash..... 2005-12-24

better, but I still need a tripod.....
better, but I still need a tripod..... 2005-12-24

main square...
main square... 2005-12-24

main square....
main square.... 2005-12-24

the eagles were dwarfed.....
the eagles were dwarfed..... 2005-12-24

Cozumel had some Christmas Cruises.....
Cozumel had some Christmas Cruises..... 2005-12-24

Mr. Santa at PAMA...
Mr. Santa at PAMA... 2005-12-24

decorated home in town....
decorated home in town.... 2005-12-24

I want to wish you all a wonderful Christmas, at the risk of being politically incorrect. Whatever your faith, I pray th
I want to wish you all a wonderful Christmas, at the risk of being politically incorrect. Whatever your faith, I pray th

deep breath.......hold...........exhale slowly.....ahhhhh..... Image provided by www.cozumelweddingplanner.com Humo
deep breath.......hold...........exhale slowly.....ahhhhh..... Image provided by www.cozumelweddingplanner.com Humo

The following image were provided by www.cozumelweddingplanner.com. I want to include them to show the garden area (whic
The following image were provided by www.cozumelweddingplanner.com. I want to include them to show the garden area (whic

If you or anyone you know is planning to have a wedding in Cozumel, make sure to give them Stephanie's website, she
If you or anyone you know is planning to have a wedding in Cozumel, make sure to give them Stephanie's website, she

Is this gorgeous or what? Image provided by www.cozumelweddingplanner.com
Is this gorgeous or what? Image provided by www.cozumelweddingplanner.com 2005-12-26

These pictures were all taken December 26th, 2005. Image provided by www.cozumelweddingplanner.com
These pictures were all taken December 26th, 2005. Image provided by www.cozumelweddingplanner.com 2005-12-26

a stroll down the beach after the "I do's" for some pics with the newlyweds and the sunset, mariachi play
a stroll down the beach after the "I do's" for some pics with the newlyweds and the sunset, mariachi play

didn't stop us from setting up right next to the ocean....
didn't stop us from setting up right next to the ocean.... 2006-01-15

the bar area...
the bar area... 2006-01-15

they have a screened in eating area, this comes in real handy for those here at dusk....
they have a screened in eating area, this comes in real handy for those here at dusk.... 2006-01-15

they have a nice set up....
they have a nice set up.... 2006-01-15

the southern beaches were not as affected as the northern beaches, still they lost alot of sand....
the southern beaches were not as affected as the northern beaches, still they lost alot of sand.... 2006-01-15

and enjoying the day...
and enjoying the day... 2006-01-15

there used to be alot more room between this seawall and the shore line....
there used to be alot more room between this seawall and the shore line.... 2006-01-15

the have a rock seawall around the top part of the restaurant...
the have a rock seawall around the top part of the restaurant... 2006-01-15

looking north...
looking north... 2006-01-15

the beach dropped a couple feet here.....
the beach dropped a couple feet here..... 2006-01-15

looking south....
looking south.... 2006-01-15

looking south....
looking south.... 2006-01-15

beachcombers and seashell hunters are having a field day....
beachcombers and seashell hunters are having a field day.... 2006-01-15

the house at the end of the bay got beat up pretty bad, you can see the trees former level and the erosion....
the house at the end of the bay got beat up pretty bad, you can see the trees former level and the erosion.... 2006-01-1

still a great place to visit.....
still a great place to visit..... 2006-01-15

and enjoy.....
and enjoy..... 2006-01-15

though this did not matter one bit to the people we saw there.....
though this did not matter one bit to the people we saw there..... 2006-01-15

today was Sunday so the watersports place wasn't open....
today was Sunday so the watersports place wasn't open.... 2006-01-15

this is probably one of the best places to catch a quick ride out to Palancar & Colombia reefs for snorkeling, short
this is probably one of the best places to catch a quick ride out to Palancar & Colombia reefs for snorkeling, short

some beach volleyball....?
some beach volleyball....? 2006-01-15

not one bit....
not one bit.... 2006-01-15

and when it gets too hot come hide under your palapa with a cold one......
and when it gets too hot come hide under your palapa with a cold one...... 2006-01-15

way out there someone was fishing....
way out there someone was fishing.... 2006-01-15

the restrooms at Playa Palancar....
the restrooms at Playa Palancar.... 2006-01-15

we saw taxis waiting at most beach clubs today, and lots of people!
we saw taxis waiting at most beach clubs today, and lots of people! 2006-01-15

Welcome to the 1st update of 2006! Today was Sunday January 15th and the weather was gorgeous, so we decided to hit the
Welcome to the 1st update of 2006! Today was Sunday January 15th and the weather was gorgeous, so we decided to hit the

the entrance from the road...
the entrance from the road... 2006-01-15

next up as we go north Mr. Sanchos....
next up as we go north Mr. Sanchos.... 2006-01-15

the entrance from the road....
the entrance from the road.... 2006-01-15

they have atvs and horseback.....
they have atvs and horseback..... 2006-01-15

I've always liked their hacienda entrance......
I've always liked their hacienda entrance...... 2006-01-15

being Sunday, and only one cruise ship, most of the little stores were closed, Sundays off in Mexico is like religion...
being Sunday, and only one cruise ship, most of the little stores were closed, Sundays off in Mexico is like religion...

they too lost alot of sand.....
they too lost alot of sand..... 2006-01-15

their set up was ok, they've just moved it around a bit.....
their set up was ok, they've just moved it around a bit..... 2006-01-15

their restaurant is coming along....
their restaurant is coming along.... 2006-01-15

looking north.....
looking north..... 2006-01-15

looking south....
looking south.... 2006-01-15

we had our daughters birthday party here several years ago, and had a great time. On the other side of this restaurant,
we had our daughters birthday party here several years ago, and had a great time. On the other side of this restaurant,

OK time to go, there was a group here by bus.....
OK time to go, there was a group here by bus..... 2006-01-15

next stop Paradise Beach....
next stop Paradise Beach.... 2006-01-15

they have a real nice entrance from the road....
they have a real nice entrance from the road.... 2006-01-15

manicured lawns....
manicured lawns.... 2006-01-15

there were lots of people here today, though not as many as when there's several ships in together, then it gets pa
there were lots of people here today, though not as many as when there's several ships in together, then it gets pa

it's nice though because they have lots of room....
it's nice though because they have lots of room.... 2006-01-15

and their beach set up is very comfortable....
and their beach set up is very comfortable.... 2006-01-15

the bar....
the bar.... 2006-01-15

many local familes enjoying the day.....
many local familes enjoying the day..... 2006-01-15

braids, tattoos, massages, watersports, creature comforts galore.....
braids, tattoos, massages, watersports, creature comforts galore..... 2006-01-15

it's really in great shape!
it's really in great shape! 2006-01-15

it spreads out towards the south.....
it spreads out towards the south..... 2006-01-15

nice big beach.....
nice big beach..... 2006-01-15

Paradise Beach pier.....
Paradise Beach pier..... 2006-01-15

and a nice slope into the ocean...
and a nice slope into the ocean... 2006-01-15

nice to see the beach clubs are busy with people enjoying themselves....
nice to see the beach clubs are busy with people enjoying themselves.... 2006-01-15

still had a comfortable set up too....
still had a comfortable set up too.... 2006-01-15

looking north....
looking north.... 2006-01-15

San Fran & Paradise are next door neighbors....
San Fran & Paradise are next door neighbors.... 2006-01-15

I asked these nice folks if I could take their picture for the Album and they agreed, I tell you this is the All-America
I asked these nice folks if I could take their picture for the Album and they agreed, I tell you this is the All-America

they have tables and chairs set up under the canopy shade, as well as beach lounge chairs...
they have tables and chairs set up under the canopy shade, as well as beach lounge chairs... 2006-01-15

the bar menu....
the bar menu.... 2006-01-15

next door is San Francisco Beach....
next door is San Francisco Beach.... 2006-01-15

the entrance from the road...
the entrance from the road... 2006-01-15

if you do something dumb like me and go around the little barricade that's closing this road you'll soon find
if you do something dumb like me and go around the little barricade that's closing this road you'll soon find

the road starts to deteriorate.....
the road starts to deteriorate..... 2006-01-15

if you made the mistake of going arround the barricade, and were coming up to this at night, real fast, you might have a
if you made the mistake of going arround the barricade, and were coming up to this at night, real fast, you might have a

because there are no homes or businesses on this stretch of road, it has not been rebuilt, roads to homes and businesses
because there are no homes or businesses on this stretch of road, it has not been rebuilt, roads to homes and businesses

at one point we could go no further, right around (follow the wooden posts) the bend here is our next stop Playa Corona,
at one point we could go no further, right around (follow the wooden posts) the bend here is our next stop Playa Corona,

the main road is in perfect conditions....
the main road is in perfect conditions.... 2006-01-15

if you're driving down this way, you have to make sure to get off the old road (side road) at the Reef Club and get
if you're driving down this way, you have to make sure to get off the old road (side road) at the Reef Club and get

all the way around.....
all the way around..... 2006-01-15

at every turn....
at every turn.... 2006-01-15

Playa Corona has always been a bit spartan, after Wilma it's looking a little hardcore spartan, not many creature c
Playa Corona has always been a bit spartan, after Wilma it's looking a little hardcore spartan, not many creature c

way, way back in the early 90's I was offered to manage this place........
way, way back in the early 90's I was offered to manage this place........ 2006-01-15

people come here for some good shore snorkeling, and although the soft corals and spongues were hit hard in the shallow
people come here for some good shore snorkeling, and although the soft corals and spongues were hit hard in the shallow

their set up is very basic and rustic compared to the fancier beach clubs, I bet their prices aren't fancy either..
their set up is very basic and rustic compared to the fancier beach clubs, I bet their prices aren't fancy either..

and you can play volleyball.....
and you can play volleyball..... 2006-01-15

and there's LOTS of cold beer!!! This is a good place if you want to get away from the crowds and the Ken & Bar
and there's LOTS of cold beer!!! This is a good place if you want to get away from the crowds and the Ken & Bar

broken palapa?? no one cares...... having a great time.....this is a very low maintenance, easy going place...
broken palapa?? no one cares...... having a great time.....this is a very low maintenance, easy going place... 2006-01-1

with cool snorkeling and cold beer and food too!
with cool snorkeling and cold beer and food too! 2006-01-15

looking south from Playa Corona you can see the road also washed out here....
looking south from Playa Corona you can see the road also washed out here.... 2006-01-15

looking north you can see what's left of where the pavement used to be, and the dirt/rock road they have flattened
rock road they have flattened 2006-01-15

the slice of pavement left by Wilma bewteen Playa Corona and Dzul Ha.....
the slice of pavement left by Wilma bewteen Playa Corona and Dzul Ha..... 2006-01-15

a little further up the old road is in good shape.....
a little further up the old road is in good shape..... 2006-01-15

from the spartan to the trendy....
from the spartan to the trendy.... 2006-01-15

look how pretty.....
look how pretty..... 2006-01-15

7 bucks to use their facility, but you get two drinks.......
7 bucks to use their facility, but you get two drinks....... 2006-01-15

it's Sunday and the place was not open, thus the absence of humans, the caretaker was nice enough to let me make pi
it's Sunday and the place was not open, thus the absence of humans, the caretaker was nice enough to let me make pi

this seems like a very comfortable set up.....maybe a little Mediterranean flavor....
this seems like a very comfortable set up.....maybe a little Mediterranean flavor.... 2006-01-15

looking north.....
looking north..... 2006-01-15

the beach here is just ok....
the beach here is just ok.... 2006-01-15

they have the clear kayaks here, and if I'm not mistaken they bring one of the cruise tours here for it....
they have the clear kayaks here, and if I'm not mistaken they bring one of the cruise tours here for it.... 2006-01

their recently finished palapa........
their recently finished palapa........ 2006-01-15

Uvas beach....
Uvas beach.... 2006-01-15

Uvas bar menu....
Uvas bar menu.... 2006-01-15

A long time Cozumel favorite Dzul Ha!
A long time Cozumel favorite Dzul Ha! 2006-01-15

I was happy to see it looking good, hammocks swaying, plants, ropes in place.....they've worked very hard here to g
I was happy to see it looking good, hammocks swaying, plants, ropes in place.....they've worked very hard here to g

their new bar.....
their new bar..... 2006-01-15

the shoreline at Dzul Ha.....
the shoreline at Dzul Ha..... 2006-01-15

Dzul Ha Beach Club, one of the must stops in Cozumel.......
Dzul Ha Beach Club, one of the must stops in Cozumel....... 2006-01-15

Dzul Ha....
Dzul Ha.... 2006-01-15

Dzul Ha....
Dzul Ha.... 2006-01-15

the road back to town is in good shape, this is the end of Chapter 9, I hope to add Chapter 10 at the end of January and
the road back to town is in good shape, this is the end of Chapter 9, I hope to add Chapter 10 at the end of January and

Chapter 10 - January 28th - I went by boat again south, and as you will see there has been alot of work done, and the so
Chapter 10 - January 28th - I went by boat again south, and as you will see there has been alot of work done, and the so

El Presidente Hotel
El Presidente Hotel 2006-01-28

El Presidente Hotel - b
El Presidente Hotel - b 2006-01-28

El Presidente Hotel - c (long way to go.....)
El Presidente Hotel - c (long way to go.....) 2006-01-28

Fiesta Americana looked good, new paint, beach is fixed, lots of work has happened here since the last pictures...
Fiesta Americana looked good, new paint, beach is fixed, lots of work has happened here since the last pictures... 2006-

the pier is complete and operating....
the pier is complete and operating.... 2006-01-28

their beach club is looking good.....
their beach club is looking good..... 2006-01-28

the palm tree business in Cozumel is booming.....
the palm tree business in Cozumel is booming..... 2006-01-28

Dive House looks very ready......
Dive House looks very ready...... 2006-01-28

I would have to say Fiesta Americana will be ready by Valentine's, their target date....
I would have to say Fiesta Americana will be ready by Valentine's, their target date.... 2006-01-28

at Chankanaab Park there continues to be lots of rebuilding....
at Chankanaab Park there continues to be lots of rebuilding.... 2006-01-28

rebuilding the dolphinarium......
rebuilding the dolphinarium...... 2006-01-28

new palapas.....
new palapas..... 2006-01-28

palaperos are hard at work.....
palaperos are hard at work..... 2006-01-28

I don't know why it doesn't look greener, much of the islands folliage has come back, except in a few places,
I don't know why it doesn't look greener, much of the islands folliage has come back, except in a few places,

the Reef Club has also been very busy.....
the Reef Club has also been very busy..... 2006-01-28

their beachfront is starting to look normal....
their beachfront is starting to look normal.... 2006-01-28

you can tell from the previous pics the major improvements....
you can tell from the previous pics the major improvements.... 2006-01-28

Reef Club beach with strange pyramid coming out of the water......
Reef Club beach with strange pyramid coming out of the water...... 2006-01-28

Reef Club.....
Reef Club..... 2006-01-28

waverunners getting ready for some fun soon.......
waverunners getting ready for some fun soon....... 2006-01-28

Reef Club looks very close to ready.....
Reef Club looks very close to ready..... 2006-01-28

Playa Mia beach club, this is mostly a cruise ship passenger destination......
Playa Mia beach club, this is mostly a cruise ship passenger destination...... 2006-01-28

Fury beach...
Fury beach... 2006-01-28

Mr. Sanchos....
Mr. Sanchos.... 2006-01-28

what a difference in colors when the sun comes out......
what a difference in colors when the sun comes out...... 2006-01-28

Nachi Cocom beach club, will it ever reopen??? This place has been closed since Emily and there isn't a sign of wor
Nachi Cocom beach club, will it ever reopen??? This place has been closed since Emily and there isn't a sign of wor

Allegro by Occidental has also been very busy and is scheduled to open soon....
Allegro by Occidental has also been very busy and is scheduled to open soon.... 2006-01-28

their beachfront look like it's in good shape.....
their beachfront look like it's in good shape..... 2006-01-28

the pier and dive shop are also ready.....
the pier and dive shop are also ready..... 2006-01-28

new beach, new palapas.........
new beach, new palapas......... 2006-01-28

Allegro beach....
Allegro beach.... 2006-01-28

Allegro beach....
Allegro beach.... 2006-01-28

Allegro beach and pier......
Allegro beach and pier...... 2006-01-28

Occidental Grand is also scheduled to open soon, and has also been busy busy....
Occidental Grand is also scheduled to open soon, and has also been busy busy.... 2006-01-28

still is busy....with palaperos....
still is busy....with palaperos.... 2006-01-28

the beach looks good and things appear ready to go.......
the beach looks good and things appear ready to go....... 2006-01-28

Occidental Grand.....
Occidental Grand..... 2006-01-28

beach and restaurant....
beach and restaurant.... 2006-01-28

it looked like the pier was still being fixed, but all the beachfront looks ready....
it looked like the pier was still being fixed, but all the beachfront looks ready.... 2006-01-28

Iberostar Cozumel (this is one of the side storage units)
Iberostar Cozumel (this is one of the side storage units) 2006-01-28

the boat was rocky and we were a little far....
the boat was rocky and we were a little far.... 2006-01-28

except for a couple things their beachfront looks like it's almost ready to host guests.....
except for a couple things their beachfront looks like it's almost ready to host guests..... 2006-01-28

Iberostar.....
Iberostar..... 2006-01-28

new palapas, new beach, new palms......
new palapas, new beach, new palms...... 2006-01-28

Iberostar beach....
Iberostar beach.... 2006-01-28

fresh coat of paint looks good....
fresh coat of paint looks good.... 2006-01-28

Palancar Beach club.....
Palancar Beach club..... 2006-01-28

Palancar Beach club......
Palancar Beach club...... 2006-01-28

I meant to take alot more pics on the way back but it rained on us so I only got a few. This is the El Cid/La Ceiba hote
La Ceiba hote 2006-01-28

it's being completely remodeled and upgraded......
it's being completely remodeled and upgraded...... 2006-01-28

close up......
close up...... 2006-01-28

Caribe Blu & Blue Angel are looking quite normal again, even if the waves made this pic come out a bit blurry.....
Caribe Blu & Blue Angel are looking quite normal again, even if the waves made this pic come out a bit blurry..... 2

Caribe Blue.....
Caribe Blue..... 2006-01-28

those hammocks next to the waterline, under the palapa look mighty inviting.......
those hammocks next to the waterline, under the palapa look mighty inviting....... 2006-01-28

Hotel Cozumel has been open since November 15th.......
Hotel Cozumel has been open since November 15th....... 2006-01-28

their pier and beach club looked busy and in good shape....
their pier and beach club looked busy and in good shape.... 2006-01-28

Hotel Cozumel & Resort.....
Hotel Cozumel & Resort..... 2006-01-28

the beach was busy with people enjoying themselves......
the beach was busy with people enjoying themselves...... 2006-01-28

at Scuba Club you'd have a hard time finding any trace of Wilma......
at Scuba Club you'd have a hard time finding any trace of Wilma...... 2006-01-28

like it never happened, kudos to them.......
like it never happened, kudos to them....... 2006-01-28

plenty of evidence of Wilma nextdoor at the Coz Palace though.........
plenty of evidence of Wilma nextdoor at the Coz Palace though......... 2006-01-28

there is an enourmous amount of work going on here......
there is an enourmous amount of work going on here...... 2006-01-28

the entire ocean front is being rebuilt......
the entire ocean front is being rebuilt...... 2006-01-28

they're scheduled to reopen, get this, on April fool's day......
they're scheduled to reopen, get this, on April fool's day...... 2006-01-28

Coz Palace....
Coz Palace.... 2006-01-28

Coz Palace future pier....
Coz Palace future pier.... 2006-01-28

Coz Palace....
Coz Palace.... 2006-01-28

Coz Palace....
Coz Palace.... 2006-01-28

El Cantil South is looking very good, I believe they had minimal damage......
El Cantil South is looking very good, I believe they had minimal damage...... 2006-01-28

El Cantil North......
El Cantil North...... 2006-01-28

beach club at El Cantil South........
beach club at El Cantil South........ 2006-01-28

I have a feeling this place will not be opening, there hasn't been anything done here.......
I have a feeling this place will not be opening, there hasn't been anything done here....... 2006-01-28

the 1.5 Club being rebuilt.......
the 1.5 Club being rebuilt....... 2006-01-28

contrary to what has been posted on several web boards, the Barracuda Hotel is open......
contrary to what has been posted on several web boards, the Barracuda Hotel is open...... 2006-01-28

considering the pounding they took, it is amazing the speed at which they were ready, and have even added improvements t
considering the pounding they took, it is amazing the speed at which they were ready, and have even added improvements t

Hotel Barracuda is a good option for no frills-low budget, low maintenace ocean front lodging in town.....
Hotel Barracuda is a good option for no frills-low budget, low maintenace ocean front lodging in town..... 2006-01-28

I wanted to add a few shots of town.....
I wanted to add a few shots of town..... 2006-01-28

people are still being told that Cozumel is not ready for visitors.....
people are still being told that Cozumel is not ready for visitors..... 2006-01-28

that there is devastation everywhere.....
that there is devastation everywhere..... 2006-01-28

yes, one or 2 stores here and there are still closed, as are some hotels.....
yes, one or 2 stores here and there are still closed, as are some hotels..... 2006-01-28

but hey just look next door, or look at the ocean...
but hey just look next door, or look at the ocean... 2006-01-28

The Manta was our ride again today, I would love to own this boat it's so cool......
The Manta was our ride again today, I would love to own this boat it's so cool...... 2006-01-28

as you can see Cozumel is REALLY getting back to normal all over........
as you can see Cozumel is REALLY getting back to normal all over........ 2006-01-28

some new upscale looking stores have opened.....
some new upscale looking stores have opened..... 2006-01-28

and as always the beer is cold, and the people are extra friendly......
and as always the beer is cold, and the people are extra friendly...... 2006-01-28

so please, please don't let anyone discourage you from coming, Cozumel is ready to provide you your hard earned mon
so please, please don't let anyone discourage you from coming, Cozumel is ready to provide you your hard earned mon

There's even Big Macs again! - Chapter 11 covering the north hotel zone and several of the hotels that are open an
There's even Big Macs again! - Chapter 11 covering the north hotel zone and several of the hotels that are open an

but first let's take a look at one of the 3rd floor corner rooms......
but first let's take a look at one of the 3rd floor corner rooms...... 2006-01-31

all the rooms that are open in Playa Azul have been completely refurbished and renovated.....
all the rooms that are open in Playa Azul have been completely refurbished and renovated..... 2006-01-31

the view from the balcony is really breathtaking......
the view from the balcony is really breathtaking...... 2006-01-31

animal towel making is an art form in Cozumel.....
animal towel making is an art form in Cozumel..... 2006-01-31

morning coffee, sunsets, a little room service......many things can be enjoyed on this balcony with a gorgeous view.....
morning coffee, sunsets, a little room service......many things can be enjoyed on this balcony with a gorgeous view.....

look how pretty!!
look how pretty!! 2006-01-31

the a/c was on and it was quiet and quite cool.......
c was on and it was quiet and quite cool....... 2006-01-31

Playa Azul beach, there's always been good snorkeling here, and the broken end of the pier is already teeming with
Playa Azul beach, there's always been good snorkeling here, and the broken end of the pier is already teeming with

although the beach lost considerable sand and there's a step down to the sandy entrance, there IS a sandy entrance
although the beach lost considerable sand and there's a step down to the sandy entrance, there IS a sandy entrance

this room is one of the suites and had lots of room, coffee maker, a little living room......
this room is one of the suites and had lots of room, coffee maker, a little living room...... 2006-01-31

they've added several palapas to their beach and redesigned the lay out....
they've added several palapas to their beach and redesigned the lay out.... 2006-01-31

the pool area......
the pool area...... 2006-01-31

I think the Playa Azul looks great!
I think the Playa Azul looks great! 2006-01-31

Playa Azul...
Playa Azul... 2006-01-31

the staff of Playa Azul is great always smiling.....
the staff of Playa Azul is great always smiling..... 2006-01-31

this is Malena the Housekeeping Manager, she's super nice.....
this is Malena the Housekeeping Manager, she's super nice..... 2006-01-31

it's been painted completely....
it's been painted completely.... 2006-01-31

I asked these guys how they were enjoying their stay and the hotel, thumbs up!
I asked these guys how they were enjoying their stay and the hotel, thumbs up! 2006-01-31

Chapter 11 - January 31st 2006 - Playa Azul Beach & Golf Resort. Playa Azul has been open since January 1st, and as
Chapter 11 - January 31st 2006 - Playa Azul Beach & Golf Resort. Playa Azul has been open since January 1st, and as

As you enter you are greeted by this lovely mural. One of the reasons of this Hotel's success is the leadership and
As you enter you are greeted by this lovely mural. One of the reasons of this Hotel's success is the leadership and

as you'll soon see the pool and beach areas are in great shape considering.....
as you'll soon see the pool and beach areas are in great shape considering..... 2006-01-31

Playa Azul mezzanine...
Playa Azul mezzanine... 2006-01-31

Hernan at the front desk, really nice gentleman. One of the things I love about this Hotel is that they don't allow
Hernan at the front desk, really nice gentleman. One of the things I love about this Hotel is that they don't allow

Playa Azul Gift Shop
Playa Azul Gift Shop 2006-01-31

Playa Azul pool area.....
Playa Azul pool area..... 2006-01-31

just as I came out to take these pics, a grey cloud robbed me of the sunlight....
just as I came out to take these pics, a grey cloud robbed me of the sunlight.... 2006-01-31

colors w/o direct sunlight drop a knotch, but you can still see what great shape Playa Azul is in.....
o direct sunlight drop a knotch, but you can still see what great shape Playa Azul is in..... 2006-01-31

the beach areas look very nice and inviting.....
the beach areas look very nice and inviting..... 2006-01-31

Playa Azul beach...
Playa Azul beach... 2006-01-31

the new beach bar is a little bigger than the previous one....
the new beach bar is a little bigger than the previous one.... 2006-01-31

these folks were having a great time, the smiling bartender is Kermit, I used to do shows at Karen's Pizza 15 years
these folks were having a great time, the smiling bartender is Kermit, I used to do shows at Karen's Pizza 15 years

it's so nice to see people enjoying themselves in Cozumel again, please don't let anyone discourage you from d
it's so nice to see people enjoying themselves in Cozumel again, please don't let anyone discourage you from d

a nice family from New York was also enjoying the Playa Azul beach.....
a nice family from New York was also enjoying the Playa Azul beach..... 2006-01-31

if you're looking for a small ocean front hotel close to town (5 bucks by cab, 2 mile walk) that has superb persona
if you're looking for a small ocean front hotel close to town (5 bucks by cab, 2 mile walk) that has superb persona

Playa Azul Beach and Golf Resort can be reached by email at: info@playa-azul.com
Playa Azul Beach and Golf Resort can be reached by email at: info@playa-azul.com 2006-01-31

they've built some steps down to the beach, in time they will be covered by sand....
they've built some steps down to the beach, in time they will be covered by sand.... 2006-01-31

next door the Playa Azul Beach Club has finished their new palapa and although a little thin on the sand, it's look
next door the Playa Azul Beach Club has finished their new palapa and although a little thin on the sand, it's look

and just as these people were doing, you can come and enjoy as well...
and just as these people were doing, you can come and enjoy as well... 2006-01-31

these could be for you.....
these could be for you..... 2006-01-31

and this could be your view......
and this could be your view...... 2006-01-31

except little Darren who wasn't too happy that grandma had put pink princess pullups on him....
except little Darren who wasn't too happy that grandma had put pink princess pullups on him.... 2006-01-31

Mother Nature has rewarded the Melia's hard work with gold......
Mother Nature has rewarded the Melia's hard work with gold...... 2006-01-31

I could not believe the beach, I have not seen the beach like this here in many years, and the water was gorgeous.....
I could not believe the beach, I have not seen the beach like this here in many years, and the water was gorgeous..... 2

show this picture to anyone that says that Cozumel's beachfront hotels were "blown away", HA I say.....
show this picture to anyone that says that Cozumel's beachfront hotels were "blown away", HA I say..... 2

a little game of billiards by the sea??
a little game of billiards by the sea?? 2006-01-31

the adult pool area looked great, it's only missing a few dozen adults.....
the adult pool area looked great, it's only missing a few dozen adults..... 2006-01-31

this couple had the whole bar all to themselves, are you going to let them get away with that???
this couple had the whole bar all to themselves, are you going to let them get away with that??? 2006-01-31

adult pool area looking tip top......
adult pool area looking tip top...... 2006-01-31

the attention to detail is evident.....
the attention to detail is evident..... 2006-01-31

and look at this beach......
and look at this beach...... 2006-01-31

the pool bar seen from the beach....
the pool bar seen from the beach.... 2006-01-31

this nice couple smiled for the camera, or were they smiling because they had the whole beach to themselves??
this nice couple smiled for the camera, or were they smiling because they had the whole beach to themselves?? 2006-01-31

I couldn't get over how nice this looked......
I couldn't get over how nice this looked...... 2006-01-31

in every direction.....
in every direction..... 2006-01-31

you like???
you like??? 2006-01-31

the new watersports office.....
the new watersports office..... 2006-01-31

in the blue shirt is Quique (pronounced kee-kay) and next to him in the blue shorts is Elver, these guys are in charge o
in the blue shirt is Quique (pronounced kee-kay) and next to him in the blue shorts is Elver, these guys are in charge o

Melia beach....
Melia beach.... 2006-01-31

Melia beach...
Melia beach... 2006-01-31

Melia beach....
Melia beach.... 2006-01-31

what's missing in this picture? You!!!!
what's missing in this picture? You!!!! 2006-01-31

the new oceanfront restaurant looks good on the outside......
the new oceanfront restaurant looks good on the outside...... 2006-01-31

beach volleyball.....
beach volleyball..... 2006-01-31

the beach just goes on...
the beach just goes on... 2006-01-31

and on.....
and on..... 2006-01-31

and on.....
and on..... 2006-01-31

beach bar at Melia......
beach bar at Melia...... 2006-01-31

nice rinse station & deck.....
nice rinse station & deck..... 2006-01-31

do you like the view for your lunch??
do you like the view for your lunch?? 2006-01-31

there were people enjoying the family pool as well....
there were people enjoying the family pool as well.... 2006-01-31

one of their specialty restaurants is still not open, but will be soon.....
one of their specialty restaurants is still not open, but will be soon..... 2006-01-31

it was evident that the staff was very happy to be back at work.....
it was evident that the staff was very happy to be back at work..... 2006-01-31

the open air restaurant.....
the open air restaurant..... 2006-01-31

view from inside the open air restaurant.....
view from inside the open air restaurant..... 2006-01-31

more nice folks enjoying.....
more nice folks enjoying..... 2006-01-31

look at this pic and tell me Cozumel is "totally devastated".... HA I say again!!!
look at this pic and tell me Cozumel is "totally devastated".... HA I say again!!! 2006-01-31

the beach bar from the inside....
the beach bar from the inside.... 2006-01-31

the indoor restaurant was sparkling......
the indoor restaurant was sparkling...... 2006-01-31

and people were enjoying.....
and people were enjoying..... 2006-01-31

they had the cutest babies.....
they had the cutest babies..... 2006-01-31

the activities center is up and running...
the activities center is up and running... 2006-01-31

these two were extremely happy that they didn't allow their travel agent to talk them out of coming to Cozumel....a
these two were extremely happy that they didn't allow their travel agent to talk them out of coming to Cozumel....a

and the acitivities staff is active again....
and the acitivities staff is active again.... 2006-01-31

these folks have also been hard at work, and I found the Melia to be in magnificient shape, and 100% ready for people to
these folks have also been hard at work, and I found the Melia to be in magnificient shape, and 100% ready for people to

next stop the Sol Melia Cozumel www.meliacozumel.solmelia.com
next stop the Sol Melia Cozumel www.meliacozumel.solmelia.com 2006-01-31

El Coz ocean view.....
El Coz ocean view..... 2006-02-09

the main pool...
the main pool... 2006-02-09

as you'll see up close, El Cozumeleño is in great shape....
as you'll see up close, El Cozumeleño is in great shape.... 2006-02-09

the main pool "island" is in high demand again, often large groups of friends or families will claim this sect
the main pool "island" is in high demand again, often large groups of friends or families will claim this sect

looking north (with obtrusive lens cap...)
looking north (with obtrusive lens cap...) 2006-02-09

the old pier has been re-finished and enlarged to create a spacious deck, another nice change...
the old pier has been re-finished and enlarged to create a spacious deck, another nice change... 2006-02-09

two hammock stations have been added on the beach, I am sure these will be enjoyed thoroughly, as you can see the oceanf
two hammock stations have been added on the beach, I am sure these will be enjoyed thoroughly, as you can see the oceanf

the pool bar is a favorite of many....
the pool bar is a favorite of many.... 2006-02-09

activities staff conducting the morning streching session....
activities staff conducting the morning streching session.... 2006-02-09

the beach is a little light on sand now (Feb 9th), but more sand will be added soon, it's still in good enough shap
the beach is a little light on sand now (Feb 9th), but more sand will be added soon, it's still in good enough shap

again I think they've done a great job at El Coz...
again I think they've done a great job at El Coz... 2006-02-09

the beautiful ocean views from most rooms are something you can't get at any AI hotel in the south part of the isla
the beautiful ocean views from most rooms are something you can't get at any AI hotel in the south part of the isla

the ocean entrance is quite rocky now, water shoes are a must, as more sand is brought in by hand and by the ocean itsel
the ocean entrance is quite rocky now, water shoes are a must, as more sand is brought in by hand and by the ocean itsel

the new outdoor restaurant is HUGE! and really nice on the inside too and much bigger than before, also the snack bar ar
the new outdoor restaurant is HUGE! and really nice on the inside too and much bigger than before, also the snack bar ar

a nice group of folks enjoying their vacation at El Cozumeleño...
a nice group of folks enjoying their vacation at El Cozumeleño... 2006-02-09

the beautiful colors of the ocean, and the Tucan heading north for another adventure, on this boat when I took this pic
the beautiful colors of the ocean, and the Tucan heading north for another adventure, on this boat when I took this pic

I wanted to see one of the regular rooms, but with almost 80% occupancy and many check out and check in today (and house
I wanted to see one of the regular rooms, but with almost 80% occupancy and many check out and check in today (and house

the Penthouse Suite has a gorgeous deck with jacuzzi, some dear friends from Kentucky (The Congos) renewed their vows o
the Penthouse Suite has a gorgeous deck with jacuzzi, some dear friends from Kentucky (The Congos) renewed their vows o

it's got a full kitchen...
it's got a full kitchen... 2006-02-09

living room & dinning room...
living room & dinning room... 2006-02-09

it's basically like an apartment....
it's basically like an apartment.... 2006-02-09

I know it's not like the regular rooms, but still shows the great taste they have in decoration at El Coz...
I know it's not like the regular rooms, but still shows the great taste they have in decoration at El Coz... 2006-0

the top story balcony views are breath taking...
the top story balcony views are breath taking... 2006-02-09

the main bedroom has a huge jacuzzi overlooking the golf course and partial view of the ocean to the side..
the main bedroom has a huge jacuzzi overlooking the golf course and partial view of the ocean to the side.. 2006-02-09

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 10:13:18
Thu, 09 Feb 2006 10:13:18 2006-02-09

the main pool....
the main pool.... 2006-02-09

the golf course across the street...
the golf course across the street... 2006-02-09

recent reports are that it's in excellent shape....
recent reports are that it's in excellent shape.... 2006-02-09

elevators & hallway.....
elevators & hallway..... 2006-02-09

the south garden with the kids play area in the back....
the south garden with the kids play area in the back.... 2006-02-09

the south garden looking north....
the south garden looking north.... 2006-02-09

the lifesize chess set is ready....
the lifesize chess set is ready.... 2006-02-09

the pool area......
the pool area...... 2006-02-09

fountain and pool area...
fountain and pool area... 2006-02-09

these folks have been coming to El Cozumeleño for years, and were having a great time!!
these folks have been coming to El Cozumeleño for years, and were having a great time!! 2006-02-09

the "island" was getting nice sunshine....
the "island" was getting nice sunshine.... 2006-02-09

new beer dispensers.....
new beer dispensers..... 2006-02-09

the snack bar area grew....
the snack bar area grew.... 2006-02-09

it's roomier and more functional, I was also told they have expanded the lunch menu variety at the snack bar...
it's roomier and more functional, I was also told they have expanded the lunch menu variety at the snack bar... 200

main pool looking great....
main pool looking great.... 2006-02-09

main pool...
main pool... 2006-02-09

main pool....
main pool.... 2006-02-09

the snack bar area....
the snack bar area.... 2006-02-09

the outdoor restaurant bar...
the outdoor restaurant bar... 2006-02-09

beach looking south and hammock station....
beach looking south and hammock station.... 2006-02-09

beach looking north....
beach looking north.... 2006-02-09

the sand is slowly coming back....
the sand is slowly coming back.... 2006-02-09

guests enjoying themselves...
guests enjoying themselves... 2006-02-09

Jorge the bartender....
Jorge the bartender.... 2006-02-09

view from the bar....
view from the bar.... 2006-02-09

the entire counter at the snack bar was done with beautiful shiny round pebbles which give it a really nice look in pers
the entire counter at the snack bar was done with beautiful shiny round pebbles which give it a really nice look in pers

the light covers of all the restaurant & snack bar lights are hand woven in Guadalajara, Mexico....
the light covers of all the restaurant & snack bar lights are hand woven in Guadalajara, Mexico.... 2006-02-09

Hablas Español?
Hablas Español? 2006-02-09

if not you can join the Activities staff for the Spanish Lessons...
if not you can join the Activities staff for the Spanish Lessons... 2006-02-09

you, your honey, margaritas......hmmmmm....
you, your honey, margaritas......hmmmmm.... 2006-02-09

I was so happy to see many people at El Coz, of which many were die-hard El Coz fans from many years....kudos to all of
I was so happy to see many people at El Coz, of which many were die-hard El Coz fans from many years....kudos to all of

the pool bar has new stools outside the water....
the pool bar has new stools outside the water.... 2006-02-09

I have a feeling these will be a huge hit.....
I have a feeling these will be a huge hit..... 2006-02-09

have you ever had a siesta in a hammock next to the ocean??
have you ever had a siesta in a hammock next to the ocean?? 2006-02-09

the Activities Office...
the Activities Office... 2006-02-09

activities schedule....
activities schedule.... 2006-02-09

the covered pool...
the covered pool... 2006-02-09

the kids play area is being filled in with sand...
the kids play area is being filled in with sand... 2006-02-09

the jacuzzi in the covered pool....
the jacuzzi in the covered pool.... 2006-02-09

and in the water too of course....
and in the water too of course.... 2006-02-09

the Kids Club is open and looking good!
the Kids Club is open and looking good! 2006-02-09

they have dedicated staff and lots of activities, please note it's not a babysitting service (babysitting is availa
they have dedicated staff and lots of activities, please note it's not a babysitting service (babysitting is availa

the sundeck next to the pool....
the sundeck next to the pool.... 2006-02-09

the Kids Club doing horseshoes....
the Kids Club doing horseshoes.... 2006-02-09

kayaks and waverunners ready....
kayaks and waverunners ready.... 2006-02-09

all things considered El Coz in in great shape imho.....
all things considered El Coz in in great shape imho..... 2006-02-09

what do you think?
what do you think? 2006-02-09

seashell hunting, sunburning are back to normal.....
seashell hunting, sunburning are back to normal..... 2006-02-09

the old pier/new deck....
new deck.... 2006-02-09

the oceanfront restaurant really looks good, and will soon be open and operating.....
the oceanfront restaurant really looks good, and will soon be open and operating..... 2006-02-09

El Coz beach...
El Coz beach... 2006-02-09

outdoor restaurant....
outdoor restaurant.... 2006-02-09

on the north side the finishing touches are being applied and will soon be opened along with the rest of El Coz...
on the north side the finishing touches are being applied and will soon be opened along with the rest of El Coz... 2006-

the north beach has a few more palapas.....
the north beach has a few more palapas..... 2006-02-09

and is coming along nicely....
and is coming along nicely.... 2006-02-09

a brand new jacuzzi has been installed in the north section...
a brand new jacuzzi has been installed in the north section... 2006-02-09

and the mini golf is also very close to being finished... (Feb. 9th)
and the mini golf is also very close to being finished... (Feb. 9th) 2006-02-09

the north pool has been filled (Feb. 9th) and is being cleaned and chlorinated....
the north pool has been filled (Feb. 9th) and is being cleaned and chlorinated.... 2006-02-09

Omelette man will soon be doing his thang here.....
Omelette man will soon be doing his thang here..... 2006-02-09

hand woven light covers....
hand woven light covers.... 2006-02-09

the view from the ocean front restaurant.....
the view from the ocean front restaurant..... 2006-02-09

pool bartenders happy to be tending bar again....
pool bartenders happy to be tending bar again.... 2006-02-09

pool bar stools....
pool bar stools.... 2006-02-09

the work out room, complete with towels and ice water pitcher....
the work out room, complete with towels and ice water pitcher.... 2006-02-09

above the activities office is the game room....
above the activities office is the game room.... 2006-02-09

for those of you out there coming in March or later, I hope these pics will put you all at ease about coming, as you can
for those of you out there coming in March or later, I hope these pics will put you all at ease about coming, as you can

El Coz main pool....
El Coz main pool.... 2006-02-09

nice to see so many folks here this week....
nice to see so many folks here this week.... 2006-02-09

enjoying themselves.....
enjoying themselves..... 2006-02-09

the deck outside the game room...
the deck outside the game room... 2006-02-09

"El Coz es bueno" some would say....
"El Coz es bueno" some would say.... 2006-02-09

this could be you tanning on the beach....
this could be you tanning on the beach.... 2006-02-09

or swaying in the breeze.....
or swaying in the breeze..... 2006-02-09

or laying by the pool.....
or laying by the pool..... 2006-02-09

chilling with some Margs.....
chilling with some Margs..... 2006-02-09

waddaya think?
waddaya think? 2006-02-09

I want to thank the Operations Manager of El Cozumeleño Rosa Joaquín for allowing this visit. If you read the
I want to thank the Operations Manager of El Cozumeleño Rosa Joaquín for allowing this visit. If you read the

Hope you liked this update, more to come soon. For more information on El Cozumeleño Beach Resort visit their websi
Hope you liked this update, more to come soon. For more information on El Cozumeleño Beach Resort visit their websi

snorkeling lessons......
snorkeling lessons...... 2006-02-09

the Front Desk & staff.....
the Front Desk & staff..... 2006-02-09

Federico one of the Bell Hops is glad to be back at work......
Federico one of the Bell Hops is glad to be back at work...... 2006-02-09

El Cozumeleño lobby...
El Cozumeleño lobby... 2006-02-09

the front lobby entrance....
the front lobby entrance.... 2006-02-09

El Coz lobby....
El Coz lobby.... 2006-02-09

in one of many nice changes, the front lobby is now devoid of the travel agent desks and is a wonderful seating area....
in one of many nice changes, the front lobby is now devoid of the travel agent desks and is a wonderful seating area....

the gift shop is open too...
the gift shop is open too... 2006-02-09

and well stocked....
and well stocked.... 2006-02-09

El Coz gift shop....
El Coz gift shop.... 2006-02-09

the lobby bar....
the lobby bar.... 2006-02-09

the lobby bar & bartender.....
the lobby bar & bartender..... 2006-02-09

Enrique who moved for this pic is a great guy, always smiling....
Enrique who moved for this pic is a great guy, always smiling.... 2006-02-09

indoor restaurant....
indoor restaurant.... 2006-02-09

breakfast is being served at the indoor restaurant until the outdoor restaurant is complete, which should be by next wee
breakfast is being served at the indoor restaurant until the outdoor restaurant is complete, which should be by next wee

Chapter 12 - Thursday February 9th 2006 - The Wilma Album visits the recently re-opened El Cozumeleño Beach Resort,
Chapter 12 - Thursday February 9th 2006 - The Wilma Album visits the recently re-opened El Cozumeleño Beach Resort,

except for the lush folliage which is returning slowly, from the outside El Coz is just like before.....
except for the lush folliage which is returning slowly, from the outside El Coz is just like before..... 2006-02-09

El Cozumeleño is one of the first hotels in Cozumel and has been here over 30 years. The storm allowed the owners t
El Cozumeleño is one of the first hotels in Cozumel and has been here over 30 years. The storm allowed the owners t

a couple of guests getting ready for the bike tour with the activities staff.....
a couple of guests getting ready for the bike tour with the activities staff..... 2006-02-09

Chapter 13 - February 19th 2006 - Took another trip by boat to the north hotel zone, Cozumel returns to normality more a
Chapter 13 - February 19th 2006 - Took another trip by boat to the north hotel zone, Cozumel returns to normality more a

Mc D's is open for business...
Mc D's is open for business... 2006-02-19

children playing in the sand....
children playing in the sand.... 2006-02-19

the Aqua Safari pier was rebuilt very fast...
the Aqua Safari pier was rebuilt very fast... 2006-02-19

another beautiful day on the Manta...
another beautiful day on the Manta... 2006-02-19

the flagpole still missing.....
the flagpole still missing..... 2006-02-19

lots of folks arriving from the mainland....
lots of folks arriving from the mainland.... 2006-02-19

aaahhhh Cozumel blues.......
aaahhhh Cozumel blues....... 2006-02-19

locals out enjoying Sunday off.....
locals out enjoying Sunday off..... 2006-02-19

cooling off in the ocean....
cooling off in the ocean.... 2006-02-19

this is the military residence that locals call "The President's House", it is not owned by President Fox
this is the military residence that locals call "The President's House", it is not owned by President Fox

it's used for State visits, VIPs, etc.....
it's used for State visits, VIPs, etc..... 2006-02-19

I don't know the names of all the condos we will see here, though I'm sure many of you will recognize them....
I don't know the names of all the condos we will see here, though I'm sure many of you will recognize them....

there are many condos that have been fixed up, and others that haven't...
there are many condos that have been fixed up, and others that haven't... 2006-02-19

catching some rays, reading a newspaper.....
catching some rays, reading a newspaper..... 2006-02-19

north hotel zone condos....
north hotel zone condos.... 2006-02-19

Puerto de Abrigo....
Puerto de Abrigo.... 2006-02-19

El Castillo, as this private residence is called, houses a couple offices and some apartments....
El Castillo, as this private residence is called, houses a couple offices and some apartments.... 2006-02-19

new palapas are everywhere.....
new palapas are everywhere..... 2006-02-19

north hotel zone condos......
north hotel zone condos...... 2006-02-19

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 06:36:25
Mon, 20 Feb 2006 06:36:25 2006-02-19

the Penthouse condos took a beating here.....
the Penthouse condos took a beating here..... 2006-02-19

Coral Princess....
Coral Princess.... 2006-02-19

Coral Princess....
Coral Princess.... 2006-02-19

Coral Princess....
Coral Princess.... 2006-02-19

Coral Princess....
Coral Princess.... 2006-02-19

the Fontan remains closed.....
the Fontan remains closed..... 2006-02-19

north hotel condos...
north hotel condos... 2006-02-19

north hotel condos...
north hotel condos... 2006-02-19

north hotel condos...
north hotel condos... 2006-02-19

north hotel condos...
north hotel condos... 2006-02-19

locals cooling off....
locals cooling off.... 2006-02-19

one of the mansions in the north.....
one of the mansions in the north..... 2006-02-19

Club Cozumel Caribe....
Club Cozumel Caribe.... 2006-02-19

shore fishing with evidence of Wilma in the back....
shore fishing with evidence of Wilma in the back.... 2006-02-19

Club Cozumel Caribe....
Club Cozumel Caribe.... 2006-02-19

yes, there is still plenty of evidence of Wilma, some places will not be rebuilt....
yes, there is still plenty of evidence of Wilma, some places will not be rebuilt.... 2006-02-19

Playa Azul Hotel....
Playa Azul Hotel.... 2006-02-19

Playa Azul Hotel....
Playa Azul Hotel.... 2006-02-19

Playa Azul Hotel....
Playa Azul Hotel.... 2006-02-19

Playa Azul Beach Club....
Playa Azul Beach Club.... 2006-02-19

Sol Cabañas del Caribe....
Sol Cabañas del Caribe.... 2006-02-19

heard through the grapevine that Sol-Melia bought the property and is planning a large All Inclusive hotel here....
heard through the grapevine that Sol-Melia bought the property and is planning a large All Inclusive hotel here.... 2006

no work has been done on it since the storm.....
no work has been done on it since the storm..... 2006-02-19

El Cozumeleno Beach Resort
El Cozumeleno Beach Resort 2006-02-19

On the left the North Tower, to the right the newer (and taller) South Tower.
On the left the North Tower, to the right the newer (and taller) South Tower. 2006-02-19

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El Cozumeleño March 15th
El Cozumeleño March 15th 2006-03-15

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IMG_1453 2006-03-15

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1467 2006-03-15

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1471 2006-03-15

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IMG_1685 2006-04-05

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IMG_1686 2006-04-05

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IMG_1687 2006-04-05

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IMG_1688 2006-04-05

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IMG_1689 2006-04-05

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IMG_1690 2006-04-05

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IMG_1691 2006-04-05

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IMG_1692 2006-04-05

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IMG_1701 2006-04-05

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IMG_1703 2006-04-05

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IMG_1704 2006-04-05

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IMG_1705 2006-04-05

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IMG_1706 2006-04-05

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IMG_1707 2006-04-05

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IMG_1708 2006-04-05

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IMG_1709 2006-04-05

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IMG_1710 2006-04-05

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IMG_1711 2006-04-05

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IMG_1712 2006-04-05

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IMG_1713 2006-04-05

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IMG_1714 2006-04-05

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IMG_1715 2006-04-05

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IMG_1716 2006-04-05

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IMG_1717 2006-04-05

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IMG_1718 2006-04-05

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IMG_1719 2006-04-05

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IMG_1720 2006-04-05

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IMG_1721 2006-04-05

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IMG_1722 2006-04-05

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IMG_1723 2006-04-05

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IMG_1724 2006-04-05

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IMG_1725 2006-04-05

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IMG_1726 2006-04-05

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IMG_1727 2006-04-05

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IMG_1728 2006-04-05

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IMG_1729 2006-04-05

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IMG_1730 2006-04-05

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IMG_1731 2006-04-05

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IMG_1732 2006-04-05

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IMG_1733 2006-04-05

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IMG_1734 2006-04-05

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IMG_1735 2006-04-05

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IMG_1736 2006-04-05

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IMG_1737 2006-04-05

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IMG_1738 2006-04-05

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IMG_1739 2006-04-05

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IMG_1740 2006-04-05

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IMG_1741 2006-04-05

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IMG_1742 2006-04-05

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IMG_1743 2006-04-05

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IMG_1744 2006-04-05

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IMG_1745 2006-04-05

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IMG_1746 2006-04-05

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IMG_1747 2006-04-05

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IMG_1748 2006-04-05

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IMG_1791 2006-04-05

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IMG_1755 2006-04-05

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IMG_1756 2006-04-05

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IMG_1757 2006-04-05

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IMG_1758 2006-04-05

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IMG_1759 2006-04-05

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IMG_1760 2006-04-05

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IMG_1761 2006-04-05

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IMG_1762 2006-04-05

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IMG_1763 2006-04-05

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IMG_1764 2006-04-05

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IMG_1765 2006-04-05

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IMG_1766 2006-04-05

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IMG_1767 2006-04-05

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IMG_1768 2006-04-05

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IMG_1769 2006-04-05

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IMG_1770 2006-04-05

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IMG_1771 2006-04-05

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IMG_1772 2006-04-05

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IMG_1774 2006-04-05

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IMG_1775 2006-04-05

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IMG_1776 2006-04-05

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IMG_1777 2006-04-05

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IMG_1778 2006-04-05

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IMG_1779 2006-04-05

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IMG_1780 2006-04-05

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IMG_1781 2006-04-05

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IMG_1782 2006-04-05

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IMG_1783 2006-04-05

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IMG_1784 2006-04-05

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IMG_1785 2006-04-05

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IMG_1786 2006-04-05

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IMG_1787 2006-04-05

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IMG_1788 2006-04-05

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IMG_1789 2006-04-05

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IMG_1790 2006-04-05

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IMG_1799 2006-04-13

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IMG_1800 2006-04-13

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IMG_1801 2006-04-13

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IMG_1802 2006-04-13

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IMG_1806 2006-04-13

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IMG_1807 2006-04-13

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IMG_1808 2006-04-13

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IMG_1810 2006-04-13

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IMG_1811 2006-04-13

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IMG_1813 2006-04-13

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IMG_1819 2006-04-13

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For those that are wondering, this is what El Cozumeleno will look like when the renovation is complete, actually a litt
For those that are wondering, this is what El Cozumeleno will look like when the renovation is complete, actually a litt