Monthly Archives: September 2022

Blue Corner Dive

Posted on September 30, 2022 by debbie

We dove this week on Nusa Lembongan with Blue Corner Dive. The dive operation is owned by two Albertans, Andrew and Cody. Andrew actually worked for Murray a very long time ago at Snow Valley Ski Club. When we heard … Continue reading →

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Creatures and Fish

Posted on September 28, 2022 by debbie

We are spotting creatures both familiar and unusual in the waters off Nusa Penida, the island next to Nusa Lembongan. Our dive master, Herman, found this humongous eel today. He is like the grandfather of all eels! One my favourite … Continue reading →

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Mantas!

Posted on September 27, 2022 by debbie

Today, we go to Manta Point. The boat ride there is a wild ride. The boat driver does not slow down cresting the large rolling waves and the boat, and its occupants, free fall back onto the water. It takes … Continue reading →

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Day Two in the Current

Posted on September 26, 2022 by debbie

Today I take my camera diving. Taking photos in the current is…..challenging. By the time I spot something cool (like a huge turtle), decide I should take a shot, zoom, I’m by it already. Then I figured out I can … Continue reading →

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Murray’s Thoughts on Sanur

Posted on September 26, 2022 by murray

It’s been a couple of days since we boarded the ‘fast boat’ from Sanur to Lembongan but I had a few notes from Sanur I wanted to include. Sanur is a much more urban environment. Almost a bedroom community to … Continue reading →

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First Dive Day

Posted on September 25, 2022 by debbie

Wheeeeee! What a ride! Our first dive in the waters off Lembongan was in a ripping current. We flew over the coral and sponges and fish. The second dive of the morning was more pedestrian in a gentle current. Murray … Continue reading →

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To Sanur then Nusa Lembongan

Posted on September 24, 2022 by debbie

We have had a couple of travel days and a no WIFI evening. Yesterday, Made Sudarta, drove us to Sanur, a seaside beach town in southeast Bali. On the map, it looks to be a part of Denpasar’s metropolitan area. … Continue reading →

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Off to the Countryside

Posted on September 22, 2022 by debbie

Yesterday Murray arranged with Made Sudarta, a local taxi driver, to take us on a little adventure. Made (pronounced Mad-ee) picks us up at 9:30 and we are off! Our first stop is Pura Tasman Amun, a temple built in … Continue reading →

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Debbie does Batik!

Posted on September 21, 2022 by debbie

This summer, my friends and I really immersed ourselves into Shibori inspired tie dyeing. We tie dyed shirts and onesies and tea towels and bags and fabric. It was great fun, especially the part where we unwrapped our item and … Continue reading →

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More Random Ubud

Posted on September 21, 2022 by murray

Back around 1990, Bali was on my bucket list. Time passed and Bali became a tourist mecca. Word was that it is crowded. Bali fell off the bottom of the list soon after. Precovid, after booking another dive trip to … Continue reading →

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