Mexico 2008
                                                              Cancun Saturday, May 31, 2008                                                                           Day1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  

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                                                             Tropical Storm Alma turned into Albert by crossing from the Pacific to the Caribbean.  A record was
                                                             set since the actual Hurricane had not begun.  Time to bid farewell to Tancah Bay and the villa.  Between
                                                             the light rain storms, the Jeep was loaded with luggage and off to Cancun.
 
                                                             After auto stops set up by the Military and Federales during the past week, it was now turn for the local
                                                             police.  Most of the highway speed limits were 100 or 90 KPH.  (60-55 MPH).  One stretch of road managed
                                                             to set up 80 KPH and local officers had their trusty radar gun.  Interesting approach - stand in the middle of
                                                             the road with the radar and flag a vehicle to the side.  Seems an unfocused driver would gain a hood ornament
                                                             with this approach.  Anyhow, our trusty back seat driver used Spanish and long looks to allow us to continue
                                                             without a ticket (potential $14 USD).
 
                                                             Time from Tulum to Cancun was about 2 hours (without Police stops) and overcast skies was choice for a
                                                             movie evening.  Selected movie was the new Indiana Jones sequel number 4.  Seemed apropos after visiting
                                                             the Yucatan ruins.
 
                                                             Cancun is "Orlando International Drive" meets Las Vegas.  Mid to Large scale resorts with upper scale shopping
                                                             centers.  A stadium seating movie theatre was only $5.00; however, the short $10 taxi ride consumed any savings.
 
                                                             After the movie, time to watch the sunset from the Regency Club level on the 14th floor, enjoy the dinner
                                                             snacks, and enjoy the movie on the large wall screen.

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                                                            Tropical Storm Albert - Rain on the Veranda   Tropical Storm Albert - Rain at the Beach   Tropical Storm Albert - Winds at the Villa
                                                           Tropical Storm Albert - Winds at the Villa   Tropical Storm Albert - Winds at the Villa   Tropical Storm Albert - Winds at the Villa
                                                                             Tancah Bay and Solomon Bay High Waves   Tancah Bay White Caps
                                                                    

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                                                                                          Yucatan Peninsula

 

                                                                                                                          

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