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Author Archives: debbie
Another Sojourn in the Works
In the spring, Murray and I started talking about a fall trip. Where should we go? What should we do? One of our methods of deciding where to go is to ask ourselves “What destination is on the list that … Continue reading
Roatan Photos!
I have posted some photos from our recent Roatan, Honduras scuba diving trip! Go to Photos on the menu bar. The destinations are now roughly grouped by continent, so find Central America/Caribbean, hover over it and another drop down menu … Continue reading
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Lettuce Sea Slugs
One of favourite creatures to find in the Caribbean is the Lettuce Sea Slug. We have been diving in Roatan now for seven days and, up until today, we have not seen any sight of these beautiful treasures. Today, Rudy, … Continue reading
Around Roatan
D, C, Murray and I rent a car and go on an adventure around the island of Roatan. Once our tiny red bomb is delivered to the hotel, we pile in and head north to the end of the island. … Continue reading
Diving Roatan
Today is our first dive day in Roatan. We fell asleep early last night due to travel fatigue and we wake up early and eager to dive. Once we arrive at Coconut Tree Divers, we learn a new dive shop … Continue reading
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Looking in Sponges and Hiding Holes
When diving, I enjoy peering into tube sponges and other hiding holes. I never know what I will find. Will it be a Decorator Crab? A Coral Banded Shrimp? A tiny Gobi? Or will it be empty? The tube sponges … Continue reading
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Playing the Game in Denver
We play the game in the Denver Airport, our first stop on the route to Roatan. We are overnighting in Houston tonight and are booked on a flight that leaves Denver at 8:45 pm and arrives in Houston at midnight. … Continue reading
Denmark and Germany Photos!
Photos of our trip through Denmark and Germany are now posted! It has taken awhile to get them ready, a side trip to Bonaire didn’t help, but they are done! To view photos, hover over “Photos” until the drop down … Continue reading
Bonaire Photos
I have posted some photos from our recent Bonaire trip! Go to Photos on the menu bar. The destinations are now roughly grouped by continent, so find Central America/Caribbean, hover over it and another drop down menu will appear. Click … Continue reading
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Last Dive on Bonaire and Homeward Bound
Eighty minutes into our last dive I realize I still have 1,000 lbs. of air. I have done 90-minute dives a few times but with that much air I could do 100. Debbie and I have a short conversation using … Continue reading