Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Hurricane Sadness


I have to express my sadness that this place was pounded by a hurricane yesterday. It was pretty much at the center of Wilma in Playa de Carmen, Mexico. Cheers El Dorado! We had such a lovely honeymoon...How is that that a place exists so perfectly in my memory still? I cannot imagine what it looks like now. I'm sure that the thatch roofs really held on (for about seconds). They were so wonderfully woven together. I wish I had one in my backyard.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

so sorry to see the destruction of your honeymoon beach resort! It was a beautiful place.. will be again... you have the pics and memories to compare if you ever go back! ox Moongardner

Anonymous said...

Although it looked like a direct hit. It seems like most of the resort suffered only "minor" damages.


From: http://www.karismahotels.com/huracan.html

El Dorado Royale, a Spa Resort

First impact assessment: NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. Several villas were flooded (first floors only). All pools are filled with sand, and significant parts of the hotel grounds are covered with sand and debris. Several thatched roof palapas have been damaged.

Estimated opening date: With no structural damage reported, the current estimated opening date is November 08, 2005. The hotel will be closed for arrivals before this date.