Runway Golf Cart Race On Friday, One Third Of Taxis With Minor Infractions, Sudden Winds Restrict Small Boats, Sac Bajo Nearly Finished, Navy Day Events All Week In Isla Mujeres News Wednesday, May 29 Today's Events & Articles: The Final Edition

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Winds restrict navigation
Source: Manuel Valdez/Diario Q Roo  Leer más...
 Gusts of winds suddenly blew up yesterday morning around 10am, of up to 35 km/hr, causing the Harbor Master to close the port to boats under 40 feet, and causing boat owners and managers to hustle to secure their vessels. Some of the boats were out doing whale shark tours. The winds calmed down after two hours and boats were allowed to conduct their tours in the bay.

 Por Esto reports the port was closed at 11am to vessels under 40 feet, including in the bay.  Heavy rain may occur in upcoming days and on Friday there may be winds of up to 40-60 km/hr. Por Esto  Ver mas

Bad weather harms tourism

Source: Jesus Molina/Diario Respuesta 

  Diario Respuesta reports that yesterday's overcast skies and threats of scattered showers prevented many people from enjoying the attractions of Isla Mujeres. Just now at noon it rained for ~half an hour & quit.At 1p the sun is shining again, with increasing patches of blue sky.

150 taxis inspected & 41 had irregularities: Sanction
Source: Manuel Valdez/Diario Q Roo  Leer más...

Of ~150 taxis that were inspected, 41 were found to have minor irregularities, and the drivers were given an order of presentation. Inspectors gave the drivers until next Friday to make corrections and to present themselves with the order in the town offices. At that time they can show that the irregularity has been corrected and/or voice any objections. If they do not comply, they can be subject to fines that range from 250 to 600 minimum wages ( Minimum wage is ~65 pesos/day). The irregularities included lacking current plates & registration, burnt out lights, and not having a working "TAXI" light on the car.


Golf Cart Race On Runway Friday
Source: Diario Respuesta/Jesus Molina 
The City has put out a post of events for Navy Day and I  updated the schedule, with changes highlighted in yellow. There will be a golf cart race on the runway at 5pm on Friday and registration can be done at the Tourism Office or call the number given in the schedule. These articles have the same times as the previous articles, and I think the information released yesterday by the Tourism Office is more accurate.
Por EstoVer mas

Presence of military on docks inhibits criminals

Source: Diario Respuesta/Jesus Molina

A Naval patrol with the canine unit was observed at the Ultramar ferry dock, in a strategic location. They did not inspect any items, and also went to the Magana pier, and did the same thing. It is presumed that these actions will deter criminals from attempting to bring drugs onto the island.

Replacing sidewalks of Sac Bajo Avenue

Source: Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA 

The rehabilitation of the street in Sac Bajo in nearly finished, and all that is lacking is the last few meters of sidewalk. The work should be completed this week, and was done with an investment of  ~6.7 million pesos. This are is popular with tourists because the Tortugranja and Dolphin Discovery are located along this street, as well as other businesses, which include hotels of high purchasing power and marinas.

From State News...Not In Isla Mujeres

Concern about the "disappearance" of bees in the Zona Maya
Manuel Salazar / SIPSE  FELIPE CARRILLO PUERTO, Q. Roo
Due to the lack of flowering plants, entire colonies of bees are leaving their apiaries, and beekeepers are having to supply food. Due to the intense heat, they are leaving to find more ventilated areas, such as locations near water. The departures of the swarms of bees will affect production.

 Petition to save rainforest: Home of the spider monkey
 Source: SIPSE
The group "Causes" is collecting signatures for a petition titled "Save the last forest conserved between Cancun and Playa del Carmen", which is addressed to Mexican authorities, including the Governor and the President. They are concerned about the construction of a subdivision of 384 homes, and its potential effect on nearby flora and fauna, which include mangroves and spider monkeys. They say there are over 50 spider monkeys living in that area and they are offering to relocate them, or to at least chase them off to a safer habitat.  The petition can be signed "virtually".

Seed Exchange
Manuel Salazar/SIPSE  FELIPE CARRILLO PUERTO, Q.Roo.Farmers in the area of Laguna Kana are having a traditional exchange of seeds and products. These activities ensure a good variety of corn and other plants, which are adapted to the rugged local conditions, and improves the yield per acre. Angelino Caamal Tuz explained that the first rains have begun to fall almost 15 days late, but the earth has been prepared for planting, and now they are seeking the best seeds to produce not only the best products but also in the greatest amounts, to feed their families and animals.

Schedule Of Events This Week Celebrating Día de la Marina Nacional LXXI..Navy Day!
Tuesday May 28 6p Basketball Game on Court by Town Square
Wednesday May 29 Volleyball Game on Court by Town Square
Thursday May 30  7p Men's Final Basketball Green Dome
                                8:30p Coronation & Ball on Town Square
Friday May 31 10a Chess Tournament on Court at Naval Club  
                           11am Baseball El Pescador field
                            5p Golf Cart Race on Runway
Saturday June 1 7am  Aguathon Rueda Medina & Posada to City Pier (by Fisherman's Monument at north end of Main Street)
10 Regatta departs  Cancun Playa Tortugas info Asociados Nauticos 9981366438
10:30am Commemoration Ceremony At Navy Base & 10:45To Pier & Ship For Placing Of Wreath At Sea (They usually have boats & a ferry for the public to board to go out into the bay)
2pm Recreational Games & Sand Sculpture Contest at Posada Beach

Here is last year's description of the Aguathon...which is open to all ages & genders. This year they said the swim is a round trip and didn't mention a sprint on the beach.

Saturday was a day of sports activities around the island in celebration of Navy Day. It began at 8am with an acuatlón /Aguathon in which ~30 swimmers participated and the winning duo was Félix Lincona Cruz & Andrés Argüelles. The event began with a footrace of 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) that started at the Monument to the Fishermen (by Jax at the north end of main street), which was followed by a swimming competition of 250 meters, and completed with a sprint down the beach of 250 meters, which the winning pair completed in just under 20 minutes. 
     There were 16 competitors in the tennis tournament, which was won by  Tony Vince and Owen Magaña. The chess tournament drew 63 competitors, of which 35 were children playing in the Junior category. 

  Changes are highlighted in yellow

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 Sunset yesterday from MVC B&B

 In the foreground is the dining area for the high school students. The lake isn't showing up.

 Below: View to the east (& north) was less spectacular

 It was fun to watch them hand painting the new signs last week. You can see part of the lake in this photo.

Sunrise this morning from MVC B&B

 Blue Skies & Sunshine at 7:30 & since  (brief rain at noon)

 southeast

 Above is from the front balcony, looking west. Below is  the back balcony overlooking the Caribbean, and looing northward. Sorry about the slant..I couldn't see the screen

 On the internet in the past 24 hours...

Live Music Today/Tonight
 In Isla Mujeres: Wednesday

EARLY
Casa de los Suenos 4-7  Banda Sin Nombre   Half priced appetizers LINKwebsite LINKfb

Iguanas 6:30-8:30   Jazz       Tapas Special
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Bahia Tortuga 6-8 Open mic/Karaoke  LINK

Sunset Grill 6-7:30 Keyboard & Vocals  LINK
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El Patio 8:30-11  La Guera & Willys Blues    LINK 


Cafe del Mar  8   Jesus Campuzano  LINK LINK

Faynes 8-10 Raul Alexis

Late
Faynes Banda Sin Nombre 10:30-12:15   LINK


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Diane White Daniel  Carne asada tacos at Desi & Raul's!

Tiffany Yenawine WareingBarlito, bakery & market cafe and Sonrisas Catering on Isla Mujeres, MX

Jackson "Coolbreeze" may no longer be on the Island but Coolbreeze Bagel is still mighty popular at Barlito!

Check out the new Isla Animals "Furever" site with stories about the doggies who've been adopted, and their families. 

This is Tiffany...of Barlito's... & Clienta

Isla Animals Furever Alumni

21 hours ago

We adopted Clienta ten years ago. She was living across the street from the original Ball Park tacos in a soccer field. She was called Clienta because she was a female customer of the taco stand. She is a complete sweetheart & adores her hu...man brother, Barlito & sister, Lior. She loves the good life especially beds, the couch, rides on the golfcart & grilled chicken. Clienta has enriched our lives beyond words. We love her so very much! -Clienta's mom, Tiffany
Photo courtesy of Susan Pacek Photography, www.susanpacekphotography.com

Rosa Sirenas

Beautiful sunset last night in Isla Mujeres 🍀 — with Leanne Durkee Frye and 2 others.

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Turismo De Isla Mujeres and Tony Garcia shared Ayuntamiento De Isla Mujeres's photo.

¡Participa con tu familia en los festejos del día de la Marina Nacional!

When you travel, you learn "baño"

I'm slowly learning Spanish. I started with burrito and now I'm up to tequila. Ole!

Rosa Sirenas Turtle love in full swing ~ 2 more nests across from Isla 33 Villas 🐢🐢🐢🐢

I f***ing love science

Learning additional languages can be difficult, but recent research shows that students who were better able to predict patterns learned a second language more easily.
The researchers state: “This finding points to the possibility that a unified and universal principle of statistical learning can quantitatively explain a wide range of cognitive processes across domains, whether they are linguistic or nonlinguistic"
More info: http://bit.ly/18sCIbR

Jackie Conlon updated her cover photo.

Ayuntamiento De Isla Mujeres

Celebra con tu familia el Día de la Marina Nacional, asiste este sábado primero de junio a la tradicional travesía y ofrenda floral a los marinos caídos, el abordaje será en el muelle de concreto ubicado a un costado del ferry a partir de las 10 de la mañana,
¡Recuerda llevar ropa cómoda para disfrutar de esta fiesta de marina!

Celebrate National Navy Day, with your family on Saturday June first, with the traditional voyage and the offering to the sea of a wreath for the fallen sailors. From  the concrete pier located next to the ferry at 10 am  Remember to wear comfortable clothes to enjoy this Naval party! (June 1st)

Tony Garcia

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Freddy Medina  Nos vemos mañana Señor Sol. — with Soggy Peso Bar Grill.

Jul Isla added 4 new photos to the album iOS Photos.

Casa de los Sueños's photo.

Come join us for happy our or dinner and experience the most beautiful sunsets in the world! Casa de los Suenos - Isla Mujeres

Jul Isla shared Fenix Lounge's photo.

Your Table is Waiting!
Su Mesa le Espera!

The Math Behind Wind Forces.....

NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center

Since today we're focusing on the wind hazard in hurricanes for Hurricane Preparedness Week, here's something to think about:
How much stronger are the winds in a 160-mph Category 5 hurricane compared to a 40-mph tropical storm?
The force of the wind actually increases with the square of the wind speed. So even though 160 mph is only 4 times more than 40 mph, the force of the wind is actually 16 times stronger!

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John Cain played a solo gig last night at Cafe Del Mar.

Tacos for lunch... You know, just like they have at Taco Bell. Well, sort of... — with Diane White Daniel at Cafe Mogagua.

Isla Mujeres Horseback riding

Next Monday June 3, we will start back up with our "Introductory week" series. Book a 60min session with us! 100mxn! More info later in the week with times to reserve Thank you to all who have supported us! We have had so much fun!!!

Bahia Tortuga Restaurant-Bar / Hotel / Marina changed their cover photo.

Ayuntamiento De Isla Mujeres

El Comité Organizador de los festejos del Día de la Marina, te invita a ser parte de la primera carrera de carritos de golf de Isla Mujeres, inscribe tu carrito en las oficinas de Turismo o al teléfono 877 03 07 y participa este viernes a partir de las cinco de la tarde en esta competencia que se llevará a cabo en la pista de aterrizaje de la quinta región naval.If you want to participate in the Golf Cart Race Friday at 5pm on the runway..stop by the office of the Dept of Tourism or call them at 877 0307

Isla Mujeres

Last 24 hrs "Time Lapse" of Playa Norte Webcam:  LINK  

  Playa Norte now in real time in Isla Mujeres   

  The Early Edition with the newspaper photographs and headlines is usually published around sunrise.
This Final Edition with the translated articles, plus original photos including the sunrise and the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section usually publishes around noon.
Both blogs always have links to the original articles.
 Usually if an article is "missing",  it may have been published in another paper recently, and translated.in a previous post.
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