I had been at HMC just the week before and did not leave the ship.

Half Moon Cay

I had been to Grand Cayman the week before and did not leave the ship.

Grand Cayman (Georgetown)

The seven-hour excursion started with a 45-minute high-speed catamaran ride from the Cozumel port to the Mexican mainland, Playa de Carmen.  A bagged snack of chips, banana, cupcake, and water was provided as we entered the bus.  The -filled, air conditioned bus ride made a brief stop at a non-descript craft shop on the way to the ruins for some shopping and a chance for a restroom break.  
The tour guide spoke nonstop about the history of the area as well as Mayan history during the bus ride which made the time pass quickly.  Upon arrival at the ruins, we were briefed on what to expect and where to meet (Dairy Queen) at the shopping area when it was time to depart.  It was a brief seven-minute walk to the actual ruins but we were not forewarned that the guide meant at Olympic walking speed.  I recommend spending the $2 for the roundtrip train ride.  The tour inside the walled city included an explanation of each portion of the ruins.  In addition, armed with a stick, the guide explained the Mayan counting system by drawing in the dirt.  

While waiting for the catamaran ride back to the Cozumel starting point, the tour guide took us to a local's taco stand.  As he stated, "Tacos here are $1 each and $5 each over in Cozumel."  The tour guide was of Mayan decent and was well versed in Mayan, Mexican, and US history.  I strongly recommend this tour for photographers and history buffs.

With two ships in port, the trolleys were filled to capacity.  It was easier to just walk than surrender your seat at a stop and possibly not get another seat on the trolley.

The cabin was spacious with plenty of closet space.  The verandah was well furnished with tables and chairs w/ottomans.  It was nice to have dinner on the verandah.  If desired, the contents of the minibar can be moved to a large shelf above the desktop.  It must be noted that there are electrical outlets only on the left side of the bed and not the right side.

He replied that in his dining room, food is staged based on the number of diners at the table which assured me of a quick dinign experience.Main Dining Room (MDR):  I ate only two meals at our table for two and on other occasions notified the Dining Room Manager that our table could be given to others.

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December 2012 Westerdam 7-Day Western Caribbean

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