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| Here's the webcam LINK, which also has time lapse of the past 24 hours. |
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Hanging out on the back balcony yesterday at Maravilla Caribe
Bed & Beach, there were a LOT of fish jumping out of the sea before
the beautiful sunset, which was preceded by a boat setting a net closer
to shore than usual, to our south. And followed by a very nice
moonrise. Photos by Bruce.
Tropical Storm Delta is expected to become a Category 1 Hurricane before
hitting western Cuba tomorrow, where a Hurricane Watch remains in
effect, and then to enter the Gulf as a Category 2 on Wednesday. A plane
is scheduled to investigate Delta's intensity, structure & wind
field this afternoon. Isla currently has sunny blue skies that are
partly cloudy with calm seas. Heavy rainfall is expected for Jamaica,
the Caymans and western Cuba.
Tropical Storm Gamma is on the other
side of the Peninsula affecting the northern coast of Yucatan &
expected to cause heavy rainfall through midweek for Yucatan, Campeche
& Tabasco.
The municipality of Isla Mujeres continues to report 198 positives with 16 deaths and 163 recovered.
The Growth Rate in the Northern Zone has increased to 0.32 (from 0.29) and decreased in the Southern Zone to 0.36 (from 0.4).
For Oct. 5 the state Geoportal continues to report 11 active cases by colonia as: La Gloria-7, and one each in Salina Chica, Salina Grande, Aeropuerto and Downtown, with none on the mainland part of the municipality.
The national map for 9/4 reports 4 suspicious and 88 negatives (with 198 confirmed and 16 deaths).
The island reported a "Saldo Blanco" (no serious incidents) after Tropical Storm Gamma. The pumps were activated for the Salinas lakes and their levels were controlled, pruning of branches was done to prevent affecting the power lines, and fallen branches or trees were attended to in a timely manner. There was good coordination between the various municipal departments including Civil Protection, Public Services, Public Works, Urban Development and the Environment, and the municipal police. Although the storm shelters were ready, there were no evacuees.
Officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Delta which is about 1000 km from the coasts of Quintana Roo, advising residents to pay attention to official information and monitor its path and trajectory, which continues toward the Yucatan Channel, and if this continues, the affectations will be minimal, according to Merced Ortiz Maya, municipal Director of Civil Protection. Residents are advised to avoid throwing trash in the streets to prevent flooding, and personnel are monitoring the salina-lakes and low-lying areas. VIDEO of Sr Ortiz Maya who notes the lakes are at low levels in preparation. He shows a simulation of the hurricane passing thru the Yucatan Channel, notes we are not under any alerts currently and are monitoring the storm. (see graphics and info above)
Yesterday, personnel with the Naval Coast Guard of this Fifth Naval Region base conducted a medical evacuation of a crew member of the sailboat "Kiwi" in the Makax Lagoon of Isla Mujeres. The Naval Search and Rescue unit received an emergency call requesting a medical evacuation of a person on board who had suffered a wound to his left hand. The 56 year old male, originally from Poland, was taken to the dock of a marina where he was met by Naval medical personnel and taken to a local hospital for medical care. (photos)
Photos of textbooks with caption noting the parents of 4976 students will pick up the 7597 books at their children's respective pre-school-kindergarten and primary schools.
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach
Four rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white
sand beach and
the beautiful Caribbean sea, with
kitchenettes & fast WIFI. In the upscale
neighborhood of Bachilleres,
convenient to downtown
or
the colonias, yet
separate. Quiet & Private.
Free
amenities include hammocks,
portable beach
chairs, beach towels,
washer & dryer, loungers, shared bikes, BBQ grill, and safes. Panoramic
views from the
rooftop terrace. Large sliding doors open to a patio &
the white sand backyard-beach, overlooking the Caribbean sea. Downtown
is ~ a mile away; we're on
all four bus routes or flag a $3 taxi. Off street parking. In the quiet
neighborhood of Bachilleres, sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt
Monthly Discounts
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. We provide a list of links & direction to over 20 eateries within ten minutes walk, including Mango Cafe, Mike's Pizza, Brisas, Rosa Sirena, Coco Jaguar, Manolitos, La Chatita, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery Chedraui & the local craft brewery. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a couple villas away at Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores.
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| Thursday, Oct 1 at 6:49, just after sunset
Oct 2 7:22
Oct 3 7:55
Oct 4 8:29
Oct 5 9:07
Oct 6 9:48 Sunset 6:34-6:11pm (beginning vs end of month) Sunrise 6:38-6:49am Painting by Pamela Haase at MVC |
Turtles continue nesting in October.
They
nest along the eastern beaches. Tortugranja staff and
volunteers gather the eggs and incubate them in the sand in a pen
outside the facility. Three species nest annually in Isla Mujeres,
Greens, Loggerheads,
and Hawksbills. The season officially ends on the 15th, but monitoring
continues thru the end of the month. Photos of nest hatching out at
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach, that was missed by the Tortugranja
patrols. 
Oct. 6-10, -Draconid meteors, peaking on evening of Oct. 7, but should be worth watching on the night before and after, also This is an evening meteor shower, that you don't have to stay up late to watch...look before the waning moon rises in mid-to-late evening. It is usually a slow shower with a meteor every 10-15 minutes. But it is known for having 'bursts" of hundreds or thousands of meteors in occasional years, which aren't predicted with any certainty. "Meteor showers are like fishing. You go, and sometimes you catch something."
Oct
20-21-22-Orionid meteors peak in the early morning hours. There's more
activity after midnight and the maximum amount in the pre-dawn hours of
Oct. 20th & 21st . These are "shooting stars" from Halley's Comet
& occur from early October to early November as the earth passes
thru its debris.
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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