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Thursday’s Gem of the Day

Posted on May 26, 2022 by debbie

Murray and I like to look for small critters while underwater. Flatworms, juvenile fish and nudibranchs are some of our favourites. Today Murray found a Yellow Striped Flatworm. He’s gorgeous!

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Wednesday’s Gem of the Day

Posted on May 25, 2022 by debbie

Flamingos! Our group of intrepid divers head to Washington Slagbaai National Park to dive some sites we have not done before. The drive is over paved roads then narrow concrete roads alternating with even narrower dirt roads. The landscape is … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Gem of the Day

Posted on May 24, 2022 by debbie

Juvenile fish are always a treat to find. Most of the time they look nothing like the adult fish. Here are two photos of juvenile trunk fish at different stages. The tiny one with yellow dots is fondly called a … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Gem of the Day

Posted on May 23, 2022 by debbie

When we were in Bonaire in 2018, we had lunch at one of the food trucks along the beach by the airport. We went back there several times during our stay because the burgers were so tasty. We were sad … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Gem of the Day

Posted on May 21, 2022 by debbie

I cannot resist. Today’s gem is the turtle who swam by us. We were swimming into shore after a wonderful dive at a dive site called Windsock when the turtle crossed our path.

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Coral Paradise Resort

Posted on May 20, 2022 by debbie

The Gem of the Day is the Coral Paradise Resort where we are staying. Murray and I think this is the only place to stay in Bonaire. The resort is owned by two Canadians, Caroline and Vincent. They are great … Continue reading →

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Bonaire in May

Posted on May 19, 2022 by debbie

Surprise! We are in Bonaire! Our friend B wanted to go diving really bad and asked if we wanted to go to Bonaire. After considering for about 3 seconds, we said sure! We then contacted our Syracuse, New York friends … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on Cuba

Posted on April 13, 2022 by debbie

Final thoughts on our Cuban experience. The people make a country and the people here in Cuban are friendly, smiling and helpful. They are very willing to teach a couple of Canadians abit of Spanish or direct them to the … Continue reading →

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Day Two in Trinidad

Posted on April 12, 2022 by debbie

Breakfast is at 8:00 this morning and the ladies have prepared a feast for us. For Murray, they bring out a ham and melted cheese sandwich, an omelette, a small loaf of bread, mango marmalade and tea. For me, they … Continue reading →

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Off to Trinidad, Cuba

Posted on April 10, 2022 by debbie

Trinidad, Cuba is our destination today. Omelio, the owner of Casa Mercy Hostal in Santa Clara has arranged a taxi to take us there. An 85 km journey for $50USD, and fortunately not down the National Highway. It takes about … Continue reading →

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