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Huge

Posted on November 10, 2018 by debbie

The word for the day is “HUGE”. Today we see a huge crab right at the beginning of our first dive. This fellow was out in the open at 9:00 this morning. Must have been partying last night and was … Continue reading →

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The Salt Pier

Posted on November 4, 2018 by debbie

The Salt Pier is one of the iconic dive destinations on Bonaire. Everyone goes there. It’s busy. Sometimes there are up to 15 trucks lined up along the shore. We usually avoid the place. But today is turnover day and … Continue reading →

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A Garden of Soft Coral

Posted on November 1, 2018 by debbie

Murray and I dive a site called Yellow Hut this morning. I knew it would be good when I spy Staghorn Coral on the swim out to the deep water. We descend to about 60 feet and we see a … Continue reading →

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First Dive on Bonaire

Posted on October 30, 2018 by debbie

The first dive of a dive trip is always a nervous goofy messed up affair. Today is no different. We are packing the truck trying to get to the dive shop for around 9:00 to do our sign up, get … Continue reading →

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Debbie’s Pannier Contents

Posted on September 30, 2018 by debbie

I thought I would share what I carried in my panniers while we rode through Denmark in case anyone out there needed help in deciding what to take on such a trip. I will divide my discussion into three parts … Continue reading →

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Murray’s Pannier Contents

Posted on September 30, 2018 by debbie

Murray’s riding gear and street clothes mirrored mine fairly well. He also had a second set of street clothes but did not utilize the clothing like I did and says he would definitely leave the extra pants, socks and one … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen in the Wind

Posted on September 26, 2018 by debbie

Murray is on day two of his cold and I am on day five. He is feeling kinda sh**ty and I finally am feeling mostly human again. After checking the weather forecast, we bundle up and head out for a … Continue reading →

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Back in Copenhagen

Posted on September 26, 2018 by debbie

We take a risk and fly Easyjet from Berlin to Copenhagen. Airfare was about $70. Amazingly, everything goes very smoothly, from the train ride to bus to airport, to clearing security to boarding and landing. We are diligent with their … Continue reading →

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Imposing Architecture

Posted on September 25, 2018 by debbie

We walk from our hotel this morning towards Potsdamer Platz. It is cold outside, chilly enough that I wish I had gloves on. As we walk and gaze up at the surrounding buildings, I realize that most of the buildings … Continue reading →

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Berlin Day Two

Posted on September 23, 2018 by debbie

It’s 4:15 pm and raining in Berlin. I bail on Murray and come back to the hotel, while he walks in the rain to see the Bauhaus Archive building and a couple of other buildings. Too wet for me. The … Continue reading →

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