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Crabs, Hummingbirds, Bats and Sand Flies

Posted on February 24, 2012 by debbie

We are communing with the water faunae on Utila and also the land and air creatures. As Murray mentioned previously, we tread delicately going to supper each evening so as not to step on hermit crabs wandering on the sand … Continue reading →

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Liveboard on Land

Posted on February 22, 2012 by debbie

Deep Blue (www.deepblueutila.com) is like a liveaboard on land. Its sole purpose is to cater to divers. If you don’t dive I have no idea how you would survive here. No pool, good with me, but if you are not … Continue reading →

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Utila

Posted on February 21, 2012 by debbie

In one hour we are heading out for a night dive. We take the afternoon off from diving and head into the town, which involves a 15 minute boat ride through the lagoon and across the bay. The main road … Continue reading →

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Spotted Drum Fish

Posted on February 21, 2012 by debbie

One of our favorite fish is the spotted drum fish. We are always on the hunt for drums of all ages, from juveniles to adults. We are not disappointed today as we see a juvenile about 2 cm in size, … Continue reading →

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Hermit Crabs and Scuba Diving

Posted on February 19, 2012 by debbie

It’s evening and as we walk across the yard to dinner the ground is moving. We have to watch were we step. Hermit crabs.  Hundreds of them. I’ve seen some before, but not this many. They come in a variety … Continue reading →

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Diving into the Deep Blue

Posted on February 18, 2012 by debbie

We go into the deep blue today.  We stay on the south side of the island for all three dives. The dives are easy, shallow and no current. In between scouring for banded coral shrimp, sea horses and fascinating fish … Continue reading →

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Houston to Utila

Posted on February 18, 2012 by debbie

The people of the US sometimes have a bad rap about how friendly they are.  While in Houston, we meet many Americans and not one of them is ill-disposed.  The bus drivers help us with our bus fare and let … Continue reading →

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Houston, Texas

Posted on February 16, 2012 by debbie

We encounter an angel today. Veronica is her name and she is the Manager at the Homewood Inn and Suites, the sister property of the Wingate by Wyndham where we are staying. Veronica was driving the shuttle bus that picks … Continue reading →

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Packing for Utila

Posted on February 13, 2012 by debbie

We spend many hours today packing for Utila. We had slowly piled wetsuits, fins, camera gear, clothes, toiletries and other stuff in the living room and today we pack it all into our carry-on bags and collect the missing items. … Continue reading →

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Musings on Turning 50 in Sarlat la Caneda, France

Posted on February 7, 2012 by debbie

My sister once said, “When turning 50, some people face it head on and celebrate, while others run away.”  When my sister turned 50, she threw a large party, invited co-workers, friends and family and celebrated into the night.  When … Continue reading →

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