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Around Roatan

Posted on March 30, 2019 by debbie

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 →

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Diving Roatan

Posted on March 27, 2019 by debbie

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

Posted on March 24, 2019 by debbie

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

Posted on March 21, 2019 by debbie

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 →

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Denmark and Germany Photos!

Posted on December 11, 2018 by debbie

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 →

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Bonaire Photos

Posted on November 20, 2018 by debbie

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

Posted on November 13, 2018 by debbie

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 →

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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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