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Manta Rays

Posted on November 14, 2015 by debbie

Yesterday we dove our usual two dives in the morning, but our dive day did not end there. After a quick one hour ten minute break where we sped to our hotel to change camera batteries and a stop at … Continue reading →

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Perfect Diving in Kona

Posted on November 12, 2015 by debbie

If you are a diver and haven’t been to Kona yet, go. Just go. I am surprised it took us this long to come here. The diving doesn’t get better than this. On our second dive, within minutes of giant … Continue reading →

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First Day of Diving

Posted on November 11, 2015 by debbie

Yesterday we did not dive. We basically did chores and hit a few beaches. We got a general look at the surroundings. The water is great, the sun warm, people are friendly, the traffic awful, and the parking absurd. Today … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on November 8, 2015 by debbie

Ever notice how when we are waiting for something exciting, time moves like a tortoise going on a walk-about? This week leading up to our trip to Kona has been just like that! I am wishing Monday will get here but it is … Continue reading →

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Little Cayman Island Photos

Posted on November 2, 2015 by debbie

We have finally posted our photos of Little Cayman Island! We still cannot believe the visibility there and marvel at it each time we look at a photo. To view photos, hover over “Photos”, in the main menu bar, until … Continue reading →

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Kona Packing – No Rush No Panic

Posted on November 2, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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Love Affair

Posted on October 25, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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Photos of Galapagos

Posted on September 23, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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ToA Stage 6 – Edmonton

Posted on September 7, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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ToA Stage 4 – Jasper to Marmot Basin

Posted on September 5, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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