Playa Del Carmen July-August 2005 - Page 2

Thor Henning · 07-14-2005

Now it's less than two week before we leave for Playa. We are going on the special tour with Playa.Info to Ek Balam and Valladolid, and we are going on the Sea to Cenote tour. We are also thinking of going other places. I think Martin has to see Xcaret, and we will try the underground river. We are also thinking of going to Akumal, Cozumel and Isla Contoy. But let’s see. We should also have time for the laid back life on the beach.

The travel to Playa is a long trip from Norway. We are leaving home on Wednesday at 2:30 AM to take the buss to the Oslo airport at 3:15 AM. The plane leaves for Frankfurt at 6:40 AM and the plane from Frankfurt to Cancun leaves at 12:25 PM. The flight takes 11 and a half hour. So when we ad the van to Playa, that makes the trip about 23 hours. But it's worth it. We did the same last summer so we know. I can't wait to see how my son Martin (16) will like Playa. He has never been to a place like this before.

monte · 07-14-2005

Thor, you may have a potential problem: Your son may not want to leave once he he sees Playa!!!!!!!!!!!

Jacko · 07-14-2005

Have a great time Thor!

Thor Henning · 07-14-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by monte

Thor, you may have a potential problem: Your son may not want to leave once he he sees Playa!!!!!!!!!!!

You may be right. He is looking forward to it, but thinks it will be a long time without his friends.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacko

Have a great time Thor!

Thank you Jacko!

**SunKneeMarie** · 07-14-2005

I guess you're arriving the day we leave...?? Missed you by thaaat much....

Thor Henning · 07-14-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

I guess you're arriving the day we leave...?? Missed you by thaaat much....

We are coming to Playa about 6:30 PM on Thursday 28. And we are going to be very tired. Last year, when we came, we were tumbling to bed after one drink.
:p

**SunKneeMarie** · 07-14-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thor Henning

We are coming to Playa about 6:30 PM on Thursday 28. And we are going to be very tired. Last year, when we came, we were tumbling to bed after one drink.
:p

We leave right about that same time on Thursday. We'll probably pass in the airport! 2 ships and all that....

Thor Henning · 07-14-2005

I will say hello if I recognize you.

**SunKneeMarie** · 07-14-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thor Henning

I will say hello if I recognize you.

I'll be traveling with a group of 6, including Mike (avatar dude) but we show up live in technicolor, not black and white... hope that won't be confusing

Thor Henning · 07-14-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

I'll be traveling with a group of 6, including Mike (avatar dude) but we show up live in technicolor, not black and white... hope that won't be confusing

I will do my best.

Rissask · 07-14-2005

Have a great trip and have fun at my second home (the El Tukan

) Thor!

Thor Henning · 07-14-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rissask

Have a great trip and have fun at my second home (the El Tukan

) Thor!

It's great to hear you like it there too. We stayed there last year and liked it so much we wanted to go there again. We had a one room apartment last year, but we will have a two rooms apartment now because of having Martin with us.

Thor Henning · 07-15-2005

To read the weather forecast about Hurricane Emily shure gets me second thoughts about going to Playa right now. I hope the best for Playa Del Carmen and all you who live there. And I hope the place is unharmed when we get there.

Thor Henning · 07-18-2005

I have followed Emily for some days. I'm so glad the damage in Play isn't worse although I know it's a lot to repair and clean up. I hope El Tukan Condotel is ok. Does anybody know anything about it?

KevKaos · 07-18-2005

Here is a cross posting of a travel agent related email from Vacation Express;

CANCUN UPDATE:

July 18, 2005, 6:00 p.m. EDT

Flights are operating but delays on northbound flights expected.

Due to the rescheduling of aircraft to effect the rescue operations in Cancun today, we anticipate a delay of about 4 hours on the northbound flights from our Sanford hub this evening. Unfortunately, this will impact returning passengers from Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, as well as Cancun.

At this time details remains sketchy about the resorts along the southern Mayan coastline. Tourists in the Riviera Maya area are currently being returned to their respective hotels following earlier evacuation to shelters as a precaution. All efforts are being made to restore electricity and water to affected areas as quickly as possible. Bottled water and food and other vital provisions are well stocked and are being distributed. The area north of Playa del Carmen seems to be in relatively good shape with debris clean-up and some minor repairs underway, and with business as usual expected by the end of the week. It appears that the hotels in and around the Playa del Carmen area are reporting mixed reviews - some seem to be in good shape, with very little damage, while others are reporting more serious issues. Clearly the resorts south of Playa del Carmen have sustained the most severe damage from broken glass to water leaks to the obvious clean-up of the pool and beach areas. Power lines and communication lines are reported down in some areas, and all hotels are still evaluating their property damage. We understand that the Cozumel airport is scheduled to reopen late Monday, but the island is currently without power in many areas and most hotels are still assessing the damage and evaluating what needs to be done. We do know that the Cozumel Palace is in good shape and will reopen today, July 18.

For clients scheduled to travel to the Riviera Maya and Cozumel beginning Thursday of this week, we will be in touch regarding alternate arrangements as the situation warrants.

07-14-2005	#16 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 3,460	Now it's less than two week before we leave for Playa. We are going on the special tour with Playa.Info to Ek Balam and Valladolid, and we are going on the Sea to Cenote tour. We are also thinking of going other places. I think Martin has to see Xcaret, and we will try the underground river. We are also thinking of going to Akumal, Cozumel and Isla Contoy. But let’s see. We should also have time for the laid back life on the beach. The travel to Playa is a long trip from Norway. We are leaving home on Wednesday at 2:30 AM to take the buss to the Oslo airport at 3:15 AM. The plane leaves for Frankfurt at 6:40 AM and the plane from Frankfurt to Cancun leaves at 12:25 PM. The flight takes 11 and a half hour. So when we ad the van to Playa, that makes the trip about 23 hours. But it's worth it. We did the same last summer so we know. I can't wait to see how my son Martin (16) will like Playa. He has never been to a place like this before. Last edited by Thor Henning; 07-14-2005 at 01:21 PM..

07-15-2005	#28 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 3,460	To read the weather forecast about Hurricane Emily shure gets me second thoughts about going to Playa right now. I hope the best for Playa Del Carmen and all you who live there. And I hope the place is unharmed when we get there. Last edited by Thor Henning; 07-16-2005 at 05:03 PM..

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07-14-2005	#17 (permalink)
monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,527	Thor, you may have a potential problem: Your son may not want to leave once he he sees Playa!!!!!!!!!!!

07-14-2005	#18 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 19,494	Have a great time Thor!

07-14-2005	#20 (permalink)
SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 28,241	I guess you're arriving the day we leave...?? Missed you by thaaat much....

07-14-2005	#23 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 3,460	I will say hello if I recognize you.

07-14-2005	#26 (permalink)
Rissask Brit basher Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 21,802	Have a great trip and have fun at my second home (the El Tukan ) Thor!

07-18-2005	#29 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 3,460	I have followed Emily for some days. I'm so glad the damage in Play isn't worse although I know it's a lot to repair and clean up. I hope El Tukan Condotel is ok. Does anybody know anything about it?

07-18-2005	#30 (permalink)
KevKaos Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mi hogar está en Baltimore Maryland Posts: 1,523	Here is a cross posting of a travel agent related email from Vacation Express; CANCUN UPDATE: July 18, 2005, 6:00 p.m. EDT Flights are operating but delays on northbound flights expected. Due to the rescheduling of aircraft to effect the rescue operations in Cancun today, we anticipate a delay of about 4 hours on the northbound flights from our Sanford hub this evening. Unfortunately, this will impact returning passengers from Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, as well as Cancun. At this time details remains sketchy about the resorts along the southern Mayan coastline. Tourists in the Riviera Maya area are currently being returned to their respective hotels following earlier evacuation to shelters as a precaution. All efforts are being made to restore electricity and water to affected areas as quickly as possible. Bottled water and food and other vital provisions are well stocked and are being distributed. The area north of Playa del Carmen seems to be in relatively good shape with debris clean-up and some minor repairs underway, and with business as usual expected by the end of the week. It appears that the hotels in and around the Playa del Carmen area are reporting mixed reviews - some seem to be in good shape, with very little damage, while others are reporting more serious issues. Clearly the resorts south of Playa del Carmen have sustained the most severe damage from broken glass to water leaks to the obvious clean-up of the pool and beach areas. Power lines and communication lines are reported down in some areas, and all hotels are still evaluating their property damage. We understand that the Cozumel airport is scheduled to reopen late Monday, but the island is currently without power in many areas and most hotels are still assessing the damage and evaluating what needs to be done. We do know that the Cozumel Palace is in good shape and will reopen today, July 18. For clients scheduled to travel to the Riviera Maya and Cozumel beginning Thursday of this week, we will be in touch regarding alternate arrangements as the situation warrants.