Tag Archives: ferry

Cozumel to Playa Del Carmen

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Dusty Roads

The ferry to the mainland crosses the Cozumel Channel, part of the Caribbean where the gulf stream gets funneled between the mainland and the island of Cozumel. This creates some choppy seas in the best of weather. The tour description … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Morning at Sea

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Dusty Roads

We awoke to clouds and fog and rain but we were still a way out to sea. We were hoping the weather would clear before we reached Cozumel. Our morning had fallen into a pattern. We got up, dressed and … Continue reading →

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Block Island at Last

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Dusty Roads

The ferry cast off and as soon as we cleared the jetties it was apparent that we were going to hit some heavy seas. I was on the top deck (a true glutton for punishment) which was open. The deck … Continue reading →

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On the way to Block Island

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Dusty Roads

Block Island is about 13 miles off the south coast of Rhode Island. On a clear day you can see Montauk Point Long Island, N.Y. Block Island is also known as New Shoreham. I wish I’d known that when I … Continue reading →