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Compared to the last couple dawns, this one was undramatic...no lightning, thunder or crazy gusts of wind, just a lot of cloud-shape-shifting. And the satellite pic is looking dryer--good news for the school kids parading in La Gloria at 7:30 this morn for United Nations Day (and for the vacationers)!!
Tropical Wave 46 and that broad low pressure system have moved on & are on the western side of the Yucatan Peninsula, and likely to be dispersed this weekend in the Gulf by that cold front. There's another tropical wave between Puerto Rico & Venezuela, moving west that the NHC says is unlikely to develop. Cold Front #6 is stationary and dissipating up in the Gulf, & not expected to affect Q. Roo. Today's forecast for the isle is pretty usual..Partly cloudy, hot to sultry, variable winds 15-25kph from the east w gusts, possible isolated scattered showers w electrical activity. (Source-State Civil Protection forecast, NHC, & Mx's National Weather Service, and MVC's back balcony..#2 is SE, #3 is NE )
Civil Protection reports a "Saldo Blanco" (no serious incidents) during "Operativo Tormenta" (Operation Storm) in Isla Mujeres and they continue to monitor Tropical Wave #46. (posted yesterday afternoon)
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the Department of Civil Protection and the Firefighters activated Operation Storm in response to citizen reports of fallen poles, signs, trees, and other items, and they attended to lake levels and storm drains to prevent potential flooding. They worked in coordination with other agencies including the municipal Department of Public Security, the municipal Department of Parks & Gardens, and the Navy.
Posted yesterday morning.
Following instructions from the Mayor, at 12:30am (Tuesday) Operativo Tormenta was activated. to respond to citizen reports and areas that flood.
Road remains closed due to installation of wastewater network
Taxi drivers, business owners, and residents in general are becoming frustrated with delays in the installation of the new drainage system at the southern part of the island. Aguakan said the work should be completed before the holiday season begins at the end of the year, but considering the poor condition of the streets, islanders have doubts about this.
The TVIM reporter made a tour of the area and found that the streets are impassible, with dust and potholes, and while progress has been made in drilling, no workers were observed working on the second stage. An operator of a trascabo (backhoe?) was seen, but no other workers were observed. On social networks, residents have been complaining that the area "has been turned into a war zone". LINK
From Por Esto :
16 days of accumulated trash
Acumulación de basura por 16 días
Installation work for the wastewater system at the southern part of the isle, has closed the road by the Trash Transfer Facility, preventing the large semi-trucks from moving the island's trash to the mainland for the past 16 days. The collection trucks are still able to get in and out. and are operating normally, covering their six routes daily.It is estimated that nearly 1500 tons of trash have accumulated, which Por Esto says is annoying since there was a recent effort that cleaned out the facility.
Half the island was without power for about an hour
Más de media isla se quedó sin luz
From about 12:30am (Tuesday) until about 1:30am, parts of the island were without power, affecting an estimated 2000 families, and some businesses who have permits to be open until 2am.No sanctions in Mobility Institute Operation
El Imoveqroo no sanciona a los taxistas
Agents with the state Mobility Institute (IMOVEQRoo) conducted an operation along Rueda Medina on Tuesday, inspecting documentation of taxis and golf cart drivers. The taxis were checked to ensure their circulation card was current, as well as the driver's license,and that the paint was in good condition. Agents said about 60% of the vehicle endorsements haven't been processed and owners have been given an extension until November 15 to comply.Early morning storm cause absenteeism
Importante ausentismo escolar
Due to heavy rainfall occurring as classes were about to begin on Tuesday, absenteeism at the primary schools was about 40-50%, especially among the lower grades. An extra fifteen minutes were given before the gates were closed, to allow more children to arrive at the Andres Quintana Roo school. The director said in the lowest grades, there were seven students in one classroom, and 12 in another, but in the higher grades of 5th and 6th, nearly all the students were present.Very few people visited the beaches, where the loungers and umbrellas that were set out remained empty. The port remained open for general navigation, but demand for boat tours was low. Personnel with Civil Protection continued carrying out preventative work and ensuring that the drains were open and functioning to avoid flooding. Residents are reminded to keep their yards and walkways clean to prevent debris that can clog the storm drains. The general public is asked no to litter on Hidalgo street because it lacks storm drainage and is dependent on the drains, which are easily obstructed with litter from pedestrians.
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| View from the rooms. |
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with kitchenettes & fast WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate. Quiet & Private.
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| Part of the kitchen in Norte-the large studios are identical |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| A large slider opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table & chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole, and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed. |
Free amenities such as hammocks,bikes, BBQ grills, safes, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer & dryer, loungers. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Large sliding doors open to a patio & our backyard-beach, overlooking the Caribbean sea. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts
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| Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me. |
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are a variety of restaurants including Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, La Chatita, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery , Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk downtown.
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Full moon rising over the Caribbean
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October 13 6:39 October 14 7:14 October 15 7:52 October 16 8:32 October 17 9:16 October 18 10:04 October 19 10:58 October 20 11:55 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset ~6:35-6:10p (start-end/mo) Sunrise ~6:35-6:45a (start-end/mo) |
October Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Wednesday nights at 8:45p, the group "Isla en Bici" bike around the isle, meeting at Juarez & Abasolo. Lights required, helmet recommended. LINK
In October, fishermen in this region are banned from catching Conch, and Shrimp until the 15th. LINK
The new date for the Women's Fishing Tournament "El Dorado del Caribe" still hasn't been announced.
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| By Diane Daniel |
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| Incubation pen |
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| Nests & tracks at MVC B&B |
Isla Mujeres celebrates the Month of Quintana Roo
Sunday 6th--Town Square 8p Noches Magicas with two folklorico dance troupes and a singer
Monday 7th--Town Square 9a Monthly Civic Ceremony
Friday 18th--Casa de Cultura Esplanade 7p Concert Electone Arte en Movimiento
Thurs 31st-Town Square 8p Presentation of Hanal Pixan altars & the Festival of the Living for the Dead
(The events on the 14th are at schools on the mainland and on the 21st
at the City Council room is a contest of oral presentations in Spanish)
Oct 8-9 Draconid Meteors peak (with some interference from the moon)
Oct 9-10 Southern Taurids peak (with some interference from the moon)
Friday, Oct. 18, at 7p, you're invited to experience the sounds of an entire orchestra from one musician on one instrument. Free at the Casa de la Cultura, on the back street Guerrero at Abasolo (in front of the "Isla Mujeres" photo op sign).
Sunday, Oct. 20--the 3rd annual Pink Run to raise awareness about Breast Cancer prevention will be held starting at 7:30a by Playa Centro & the Fishermen's Monument in front of the Posada.
Sunday. Oct. 20 at 6pm on the Town Square, two dance troupes will perform.
(On the 21st at the City Council room is a contest of oral presentations in Spanish)
Monday night, Oct 21-22 Orionid Meteors peak
Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:30am in colonia La Gloria, young islanders will participate in a procession in honor of United Nations Day, wearing outfits and carrying flags representing various countries, starting from the Jean Piaget primary school. There will be songs & speeches, also.
Thursday Oct. 31st- This year, the Festival of the Living for the Dead & the traditional candlelit Catrine-Catrina procession from the cemetery (up Hidalgo) are on 31st & on the Town Square!! The procession departs at 6:30p The procession participants are dressed in black and white, or catrina-garb, or regional clothing. The dance troupes will start performing around 8p. Earlier announcements said there will be an Hanal Pixan altar exhibition on the Square. The Jean Piaget school usually sets up an altar exhibition representing different regions of Mexico & sponsors a Catrina competition as part of the Festival. Also on Thursday the 31st, (Halloween) many families will be bringing costumed kiddos to Hidalgo to "Trick or Treat". Will be a cultural mash-up and plenty of fun!
Free clinic for Islander diabetics at the Senior Citizens Club on Nov.6th from 9a to noon providing glucometers, supplies, education, and free reading glasses.
Sources for Weather Information:
LINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin (Spanish)
LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish)
LINK to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service
LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres
LINK to NHC
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