I took this picture in December - early morning as we sailed into the port of Costa Maya. This is the one and only pier, where the cruise ships line up and the tourists disembark for a day of relaxation in this Mexican paradise.
This is the photo posted today on the internet - following Hurricane Dean's direct hit on Costa Maya. The pier is now broken into several sections and long portions are missing completely. Amazing to think what wind and water can do.
According to Costa Maya's Director of Sales and Marketing, approximately 50% of the port's infrastructure, including the cruise ship pier has been damaged. An early estimate indicates that the port will be closed for six to eight months. We were scheduled to visit here in April - a little over seven months from now. This was our favorite stop on our December cruise and I truly hope that the damage can be repaired by April. There is no industry here. The people rely on tourism brought about by the cruise lines. Without the pier, there are no cruise ships and without the ships, there are no tourists. I pray for a speedy recovery for this little piece of paradise and the people who live here.
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