Good morning Cancun
August 21, 2007 6:41 am Previous Hurricanes ArchiveWell, that was a non-event, lol. Not even any big winds, not a darned thing happened. A bit of a let down but more of a relief than anything. I think it proved that Cancun is absolutely prepared for a catastrophic hurricane, everyone calmly gathered their supplies, got as many tourists out as possible and battened down the hatches. It might be a case of the Boy Who Cried Wolf, but I for one am glad for the drill. If we are going to live in an area prone to such events, it’s good to know that we can handle them. Thanks to the residents of Cancun, all my friends here and our online support, thank you all.
It appears that Dean hit land around Majahual, a good thing in terms of the amount of damage he could do. He stayed away from really populated areas, now we just need to see what the environmental damage will be. Yes, there are people living in that area and I hope they are all safe and sound and under the protection of the government of Quintana Roo. We actually just saw a weather report that is predicting a partially sunny day, so I guess it’s back to normal for us in Cancun.
Ok, off to clean up the mess of five adults, two kids, two dogs and a cat. Here’s your “good morning” video……
posted by CancunCanuck aka Kelly
August 21st, 2007 at 6:51 am
My daughter lives there and she is all right! Thank GOD !!!!!!!!!
August 21st, 2007 at 6:52 am
glad to hear it, every1 safe and sound? any word on how riviera maya held up down towards carmen?
Thank goodness
Valerie
August 21st, 2007 at 6:53 am
Does anyone know if xel-ha is ok? hoping to go there in a week and have been really looking forward to it
August 21st, 2007 at 6:53 am
glad to hear it!!! looks like preperation has been the best form of defense!
August 21st, 2007 at 6:57 am
Tremendous relief to read your calm words! Tx for getting up early and posting.
August 21st, 2007 at 7:16 am
Glad to hear all is ok! Planning to go to the Paradisus Riviera Cancun on Saturday so I’m hoping electricity and all is back to normal by then- any news from that area are appreciated.
August 21st, 2007 at 7:17 am
does anyone know if bluebay in cancun is ok?
August 21st, 2007 at 7:19 am
Good morning Kelly, thank you again. Its best to expect the worst and hope for the best. I’m so curious about the folks south of Cancun. See you all on Sunday. Wondering about aid for the people further down???
August 21st, 2007 at 7:23 am
Any word on Playa Del Carmen? I am scheduled to land tomorrow and spend the next seven days at the Royal there. Don’t want to cancel but thought about moving the reservation to Royal in Cancun. Any thoughts
August 21st, 2007 at 7:24 am
Thanks so much for your informative and up to date reports..
We are scheduled to head to the Crown Paradise in Cancun on Friday…I’m thinking it’s still a go based on what I am hearing..
August 21st, 2007 at 7:26 am
Such Great News!! DO we Think that the Weather will be back to normal by sunday?
August 21st, 2007 at 7:27 am
I’m from Brazil and I’ve scheduled my trip to Cancun in Sept. 20th.
I confess I’m really scared with the news about hurricane Dean, but thanks God nothing serious have happened.
And I’d like to praise this blog and its authors…
Besides of the situation, you keep your readers informed about the hurricane and the site is being helpful to me…
August 21st, 2007 at 7:29 am
I’m glad everything is ok, thank you so much for all the updates xx
August 21st, 2007 at 7:50 am
You guys are awesome. I was supposed to go tomorrow…probably wont. I am afraid of the beach erosion, and according to weather.com, its supposed to rain the 7 days that we were supposed to be there. I’m really bummed. I havent cancelled my flight yet…i still have a shiver of hope that the weather will be sunny for those days. I guess i’ll decide tonight.
August 21st, 2007 at 8:20 am
Hi there, I am somewhat relieved to hear that Cancun and north of Riviera Maya were not hit that terribly again and hope the south is not too bad. I guess they just almost recovered from Wilma. We have been there in 2005 when Wilma made her direct hit in this area and caused serious damages. I was very concerned and sent prayers for all of you there in advance. But also I am still very thankful to have experienced the great and very helpful support of all the local people, which made the almost 3 days stuck in the shelter a kind of acceptable(as it was very well prepared) and we felt safe. Even afterwards under all the obstacles they serviced us greatly until we could depart. We surely will come back to repeat the vacation (hopefully without a Hurricane then). Thanks for all posts on this website, so I could somehow follow up what is going on over there.
Take care!
August 21st, 2007 at 8:53 am
Glad to hear all is well there!
Been watching Weather Channel reports from Puerto Adventuras and the waves have been pounding the area unrelentingly and some of the rooms closest to the water on the first floors are flooded and alot alot of beach erosion has been reported.
Thanks for the updates.
Hopefully clear skies and smooth sailing are in the future.
August 21st, 2007 at 10:36 am
CancunCanuck aka Kelly,
HAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAH! That video cRaked ME UP!!!! It is hilarious!!!! LOOOOVED IT! I’m gonna replay it a few more times today.
Thank you for the update! LOVE your positive energy. YOU MUST BE A GREAT FRIEND TO HAVE! Thanks to you…lots of people with family and friendS in Cancun/Yucatan area have worried less, especially now.
I just saw on CNN that the damages are not all that bad == THANK GOD! I now can keep my plans of visiting Cancun/Playa del Carmen in 10 dys. I’M SO EXCITED!
August 21st, 2007 at 11:07 am
Hi Kelly
I too loved the video. I have been reading your blogs all day and night and I think you must be a great person with a great sense of humour to be doing all this when your lives were potentially in danger.Im so glad to hear that there has been minimal damage to Cancun and everyone there is ok. Cant wait to arrive in two weeks time.
August 22nd, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Hello all, thank God everyone is ok and Cancun was saved from Deans path. Cancun is my home away from home and every year I leave for my week at The Royal Sands. I am so greatful for this website for keeping us informed. Thanks so much. I am glad everything is ok and I am on my way Saturday !!!!!!