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Fish of the Day – Spotted Drum

Posted on July 9, 2021 by debbie

The Spotted Drum is found all across the Caribbean Sea. During the day it swims in patterns under a ledge, sticking to one area. At night, it will leave the ledge to feed on worms and crustaceans. The juveniles have … Continue reading →

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First Dive

Posted on July 9, 2021 by debbie

The last time we went scuba diving was October 1, 2019. It was in Lembeh, Indonesia and it was muck diving. Every diver needs to experience muck diving as the creatures encounter are sometimes beyond explanation. I have great memories … Continue reading →

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South to Bonaire

Posted on July 7, 2021 by debbie

We arrive in Calgary at 10:30 after a three hour drive door to door. A couple of times during the drive I say, I can’t believe we are actually doing this. We are early for our appointment at Numi Health … Continue reading →

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One Week Out and Counting

Posted on July 2, 2021 by debbie

We are a week out from flying the coop. I, all of a sudden, feel unprepared. We haven’t travelled internationally for 19 months and I am not sure I remember what and how to pack. And that is why we … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound from the Coast

Posted on September 23, 2020 by debbie

September 20, 2020 When we wake up, we realize we have slept 11 hours. We never do that! We are meeting R&D at the Okanagan Falls Provincial Park Campground, so our drive is not very long. Once past Keremeos and … Continue reading →

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Kayak Touring – Clothing

Posted on September 20, 2020 by debbie

Here is a detailed list of the clothing I took on our 6 day (5 night) kayak tour. We were given a 10 litre dry bag as a “day bag” and a 20 litre dry bag as a “camp bag”. … Continue reading →

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Kayak Tour – Impressions and Final Words

Posted on September 19, 2020 by debbie

DEBBIE I will do this again. I enjoyed the peace and quiet and solitude out on the water and at the remote campsites. The possibility of seeing wildlife, especially whales, is a draw for me. To watch birds swooping in … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound from the Coast

Posted on September 19, 2020 by debbie

September 18, 2020 We leave John and Richard and head to the Saltery Bay Ferry. We want to be on the Sunshine Coast for the night as we want to take the ferry over to Horseshoe Bay in the morning. … Continue reading →

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Kayak Tour – Martin Islands to Desolation Sound Resort (19 kms)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by debbie

Murray gets up early today. He sits at the picnic bench and it is silent around him. No people, no animals, no lapping water on the shore, just quiet. His ears ring with the silence and it’s deafening. The darkness … Continue reading →

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Kayak Tour – Teakerne Arm to Martin Islands (16 km)

Posted on September 17, 2020 by debbie

Today’s paddle takes us back out the Arm, south along the coast of West Redonda Island, past Refuge Cove to the Martin Islands. Again the water is glassy smooth. Richard just shakes his head and once again says, “I have … Continue reading →

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