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Little Cayman Notes

Posted on July 19, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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How NOT to Dive

Posted on July 9, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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Favourite Creatures

Posted on July 8, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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“Freakishly Large”

Posted on July 5, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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Barrel Sponges

Posted on July 4, 2015 by debbie

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 →

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Little Cayman Island – First Dive

Posted on July 2, 2015 by debbie

It’s all about visibility under water here at Little Cayman Island. Our check out dive is complete and we are awed already. It is going to be a grand week.

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Road Blocks down to Little Cayman Island

Posted on July 1, 2015 by debbie

The pressure of travel is reduced on our first leg of travel as we are only flying to Houston. No tight connections to make. Travel through the Edmonton airport, on the flight and through the Houston airport is easy, we … Continue reading →

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Little Cayman Island – Minimal Clothing – Carry On of Course!

Posted on June 27, 2015 by debbie

We are getting close to our trip to Little Cayman. It’s a dive trip and we are going with a minimal of day to day clothing. Well mostly. Female vanity is striking again….. slightly. Here is what I am wearing on the … Continue reading →

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Changing Directions

Posted on June 14, 2015 by debbie

We arrive home from the Galapagos Islands and I notice our message machine is flashing. Six new messages, three are from United Airlines saying…….”There has been a change in your flights to Grand Cayman and now there is a disconnect. … Continue reading →

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High Altitude in Quito, Ecuador

Posted on May 31, 2015 by debbie

Quito’s elevation is 2,850 m (9,350 ft) so I was preparing for some mild altitude sickness as I had experienced it when we were in Lhasa, Tibet (3,650 m or 11,860 ft). As we were standing in the Immigration line-up, we … Continue reading →

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