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First Day on Dominica

Posted on May 4, 2017 by debbie

Dominica is laid back. It’s the Caribbean after all. Our time in Dominica started last night visiting our hosts, and their friend from Barbados, on the deck of their house. Very relaxed, good conversation and a taste of jelly coconut … Continue reading →

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The Quiet, David Henry Lodge

Posted on March 20, 2017 by debbie

We are up at David Henry Lodge, a 15 minute helicopter ride from Valemount, BC. We are up here with 6 others to ski the powder and, for me, to rest and enjoy being away from the city. Murray and … Continue reading →

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Breaking In a New Camera

Posted on November 25, 2016 by debbie

I have a new underwater camera. My old one was a Canon S95, new one is a Canon G7 X Mark II. Similar, but different. On day one of diving, I choose settings for the new camera like I chose … Continue reading →

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All Creatures

Posted on November 23, 2016 by debbie

“Whale!” shouts D from the bow of the dive boat. “Which brownies are you eating?” calls Shaggy from the aft. Everyone laughs. We all rush forward and watch a humpback whale spout and then show us his tail. Magnificent creature! … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 21, 2016 by debbie

Last year, one of the dive masters suggested I try a 63 cu ft tank instead of using the normal 80 cu ft tank. It is shorter and weighs less, but the volume of air is “less”. I tried it … Continue reading →

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Our Friends the Octopi

Posted on November 18, 2016 by debbie

It is a day of octopi. The waters along Kona seem to team with the creatures as we see these eight legged friends on every dive. They are curious and will venture out of their hiding place to take a … Continue reading →

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We Meet Again

Posted on November 15, 2016 by debbie

It’s our first day of diving with the Kona Diving Company. We dove with the same crew last year and are looking forward to diving with them again. Laid back, super friendly and fun. As we walk onto the boat … Continue reading →

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Kona Again!

Posted on November 14, 2016 by debbie

I remember travelling to Hawaii as a child and as a teenager with my family. After landing, the airplane door would be opened and this wonderfully flower and ocean scented air would drift into the cabin of the plane, and … Continue reading →

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Photos of Lima, Peru, Bolivia and Chile

Posted on November 12, 2016 by debbie

A sampling of photos are now posted on the blog of our trip to Peru, Bolivia and Chile. To view photos, hover over “Photos”, in the main menu bar, until the drop down menu appears. Click on “Peru”, “Bolivia” and “Chili” … Continue reading →

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A Day in Santiago, Chile

Posted on October 4, 2016 by debbie

It is 7:30 pm and I am half laying, half sitting on the bed in our hotel room and my feet are throbbing. Today we walk and stand and walk and then walk some more. I am not cut out … Continue reading →

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