We could not get a direct flight to Cozumel, so will have to take a bus and ferry to the island. What the heck, I have never been to the mainland before and it will be a new experience for us.
Although it has been a horrible disaster for the businesses, I must admit, it will be nice without the large groups of "Pod People" from the cruise ships.
Having traveled to Cozumel every year for a long time, many people living on the island have become personal friends. Because of this, we chose an old friend, who recently started his own business, for all of our dive operations this year.
Last week, I purchased a new digital video camera, specifically for the purpose of documenting the conditions on the island of Cozumel. Since the hurricane, it has been difficult to obtain good reports and images from the island. I wanted to do my part in fixing this situation.
Have a good time! I have a feeling the locals will be very glad to see you. Yes, could be nice without the crowds.
I remember when Andrew hit Miami, no one at all, none of the news media reported on what had happened in the Bahamas. I knew perfectly well that the hurricane had blown right through Eleuthera, the Berries and the Biminis on the way into here, but it was a real trick trying to find out how the island people had fared. I never really did find out until I found the time to go out there.
I thought it was a little self centered of us to have so little coverage of our neighbors.
Anyhow, have a great trip. Should be fun to see a little of the mainland.