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Indonesia and Australia 2022 Photos are Posted!

Posted on December 16, 2022 by debbie

I have finally posted photos into the blog from our journey to Indonesia and Australia this past September and October. To view photos, hover over “Photos” until the drop down menu appears. The photos are under the “Asia” subheading. Hover … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Australia

Posted on October 22, 2022 by debbie

We flew out of Bali back into Brisbane and took the train down to the Gold Coast. We had a couple more days with M&D and enjoyed their company immensely. Walked the beach, went for coffee, had take away, talked … Continue reading →

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Lion Air, Beware!

Posted on October 19, 2022 by debbie

If you are ever in need of flights to or within Indonesia, do not, and I repeat DO NOT!, book with Lion Air. Try and use any other airline!  We have had nothing but trouble with them from before we … Continue reading →

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Our Liveaboard Experience

Posted on October 16, 2022 by debbie

There were 15 guests, of various nationalities, on our liveaboard through the Banda Sea. Two Australians, four Canadians, two Americans, two Germans, two Austrians, one Indonesian and a Dutch/English couple living in Indonesia. I find it fascinating to learn about … Continue reading →

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Coralia

Posted on October 13, 2022 by debbie

We have been aboard the Coralia for 10 days. The boat is constructed all of wood. The lower deck has four guest rooms (where we resided), crew quarters, engine room and dive deck, the main deck has the kitchen, dining … Continue reading →

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Banda Islands

Posted on October 7, 2022 by debbie

We are in the Banda Islands!

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Hello Mrs!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by debbie

We wander Ambon this morning, down to the water and the huge outdoor market. Fruit and vegetable stalls are the primary outlets and then down side alleys are the dry goods. Bumper to bumper traffic staccato beeping, unpleasant odours, vibrant … Continue reading →

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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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