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Diving the Great Barrier Reef

Posted on June 26, 2016 by debbie

Thursday we wake up at Lizard Island. It is change over day. The 3 day guests depart and the 4 day guests embark. We 7 day divers just continue on. To fill the time while the crew cleans the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Minke Whale Day

Posted on June 22, 2016 by debbie

Today our first two dives are at Lighthouse Bommie on Ribbon Reef #10. It is a known Minke whale stopping point, so there is some anticipation. During the first dive, the whale spotter does spot three Minke whales. By the … Continue reading →

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Diving with the Spirit of Freedom

Posted on June 20, 2016 by debbie

We board the Spirit of Freedom today with 24 other divers. This is the first time on a dive boat with more than 16 divers. First impressions-it is crowded, too crowded. More later. There is a lot of talk when … Continue reading →

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Gold Coast to Cairns

Posted on June 19, 2016 by debbie

We leave M&D today and fly to Cairns. D is studying for and then writing her end of term exams. We did not want to interfere with her studying, so we planned a scuba dive trip on a live aboard … Continue reading →

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Almost Ready…..

Posted on June 13, 2016 by debbie

We are mostly packed, only the last minute stuff to organize. The checked suitcase is packed, zipped closed and ready to go. The “To Do Before Leaving” list has a few items crossed out, but most of the list has … Continue reading →

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Saba Photos

Posted on June 12, 2016 by debbie

Our photos of Saba, both underwater and above the water are now posted! To view photos, hover over “Photos”, in the main menu bar, until the drop down menu appears. Click on “Saba 2016” in the drop down menu. Wait … Continue reading →

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Controlled Vanity

Posted on June 3, 2016 by debbie

I have been struggling with what clothes to take to Australia. This is not our typical trip. It is a combination of dive, car travel and exploring, visiting family and friends and city trip. Our dive trips usually require just shorts, tees … Continue reading →

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Last Day on Saba

Posted on May 1, 2016 by debbie

Our last day on Saba is a non dive day. Feels weird not to dive. We hike up to one to the hills for a view of Windwardside. The hike is up steep mossy steps in the forest, the view … Continue reading →

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A Great Find!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by debbie

Trunkfish are one of our favourite fishes. They are triangular in cross section, spotted and have big eyes and cute lips. They search for food by blowing on the sand and then gobble up lunch. This is what an adult … Continue reading →

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Underwater Colours

Posted on April 25, 2016 by debbie

The colours are remarkable underwater. From far away the pinnacles at the dive site called Man o’ War are dark looming shapes with monochromatic colouring. Get within a couple of feet, the colours pop out and they are fantastic. Bright … Continue reading →

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