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Author Archives: debbie
Kona Packing – No Rush No Panic
We have been on numerous scuba diving trips in the last two years, so packing for our trip to Kona is routine. Not much thought involved with this type of trip. Print a packing list. Pull down the “dive gear” … Continue reading
Love Affair
Psst. I have something to tell you. I’ve had a love affair. It has lasted for many many years, 53 to be exact. It’s with the Hawaiian Islands. There, I have said it. My first trip to Hawaii was when … Continue reading
Photos of Galapagos
The photos of our trip to Quito and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador are now loaded into the blog. To view photos, hover over “Photos”, in the main menu bar, until the drop down menu appears. Click on “Galapagos, Ecuador 2015” in … Continue reading
ToA Stage 6 – Edmonton
Today is the final stage of the 2015 Tour of Alberta. Murray and I look forward to this stage as it is an 11 lap circuit in downtown Edmonton, has some exciting hill climbs, crazy fast descents and is walkable. … Continue reading
ToA Stage 4 – Jasper to Marmot Basin
Up early again. Outside temp at Wabasso Campground is a balmy 2 C. We break camp in record time and scoot up Marmot Road. Get stopped at the gates to the ski hill. G & M, folks we met yesterday, … Continue reading
Little Cayman Notes
There are only 150 permanent residents on Little Cayman. As E, one of our dive masters, says “Everyone knows everyone”. During the stormy months of mid August to October, many of these residents choose to go off island. The supply … Continue reading
How NOT to Dive
A couple old days ago we are relaxing on our boat eating lunch when the radio comes to life and we hear strained voices. Our ears perk up and one word we do understand is tourniquet. Oh no. Someone is … Continue reading
Favourite Creatures
Today has been a day of finding our favourite creatures. T, our dive master, tells us where a sea horse has been spotted on the dive site where we are moored. We all agree that we will spread out and … Continue reading
“Freakishly Large”
Our new catch phrase is “freakishly large” for Little Cayman Island. Why? You ask? Lobsters that that could feed a party of eight hungry divers. Green moray eels that could eat Debbie for a snack. Grouper that could move Murray out … Continue reading
Barrel Sponges
We dive “Ann’s Attic” this morning. The unique feature of this site are the barrel sponges that grow along the side of the mini wall. Tall, rotund, gnarly outside, smooth inside, sometimes harbouring creatures, in groups and standing solo. … Continue reading