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Carnival Fantasy - September 3-8, 2008

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Since there were only two ships in port, we each had our own pier. We docked at International Pier which is near where Puerta Maya is/was/will be. Looks like they still have lots to do. Plus I didn't see anywhere there where ships could still tender, so I'd say all those shops are going to be closed for a while, also.

From here caught a $10 taxi to Chankanaab. Did the archeological tour with Phillipe (spelling?) who was very good. He had lived in the United States for a while and his father had owned a movie theater in New Orleans (a XXX one I believe!). Anyway, he took me all around and explained the different regions of Mexico and Yucatan, and I think all of the various replicas to be found at Chankanaab. He also brought a few snacks to entice the iguanas to play, but the really big one didn't seem to want to show himself.

After that, I watched the dolphin show from the boardwalk and then went snorkeling.

Due to Hurricanes Dean and Felix, they had made some preparations which I guess will remain until it looks like no more storms, This included removing at least one of the underwater statues and most of the palapas (is that what the shade things are?).

There was some construction gonig on, so it looks like they are still adding facilities. Just about all of the pre-Wilma Chankanaab was back except for some of the garden area still had signs of Wilma's rage. But not too bad.

Once again way too many pictures (think I took 500 today, but who's counting.).

Gong to watch the Saint's kick some Indianapolis butt tonight so will probably hit the lido for dinner. Or maybe they will have hotdogs and stuff at the lounge where they are going to show the game. I expect it will be full, so hopefully I can find a place.

So much for that game - but the hot dogs and wings were good.

And what was waiting for me in my cabin? More treats - but I think these are standard Platinum goodies.

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