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The Packing Dilemma

Posted on August 31, 2019 by debbie

Our trip has two parts – scuba diving in Indonesia and touring in Japan. How should we pack so we do not take the superfluous warmer clothing needed in Japan all the way to Raja Ampat and do not lug … Continue reading →

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Finding Accommodations

Posted on August 27, 2019 by debbie

We have a plan, we have flights, all we need now are places to lay our heads at night. When we were figuring out flights, I printed out a calendar for September and October and wrote the flights on the … Continue reading →

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The Planning Continues for Raja Ampat

Posted on August 13, 2019 by debbie

We have booked our liveaboard to Raja Ampat, so now we need flights. One of my tricks to finding out what airlines fly to where we need to go is to go onto the airport website of the city where … Continue reading →

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Another Sojourn in the Works

Posted on August 3, 2019 by debbie

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 →

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Roatan Photos!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by debbie

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

Posted on April 1, 2019 by debbie

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 →

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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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