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On the Boat in Raja Ampat

Posted on September 18, 2019 by murray

Everything goes to plan. The Coralia driver picks us up at the appointed time. We go to another hotel to pick up other guests and we’re headed to the dock. There are 6 of us in two cars so the … Continue reading →

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Indonesian Thoughts

Posted on September 10, 2019 by murray

Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world. That is quite noticeable given the number of people about. It seems everyone drives either a motor or a mobil (motorbike or car). Considering the volume of vehicles, traffic moves … Continue reading →

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SE Asia Immersion

Posted on September 9, 2019 by murray

Today is the day we leave the sterile environment of Singapore and jump with two feet into SE Asia. am and we are waiting for the restaurant at the Mercure Bugis to open so we can grab some breakfast. The … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts

Posted on April 2, 2019 by murray

As a lot of places in Central America, two things we take for granted in Canada and the US, electricity and internet, are both sketchy in Roatan. Electricity is on most of the time but without warning and seemingly random … Continue reading →

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Roatan Diving

Posted on March 31, 2019 by murray

Quite a few years ago we dove on Roatan’s sister island, Utila. What I remember of the diving is the terrain. The terrain is the memory I will leave here with. The coral is in good shape and there are … Continue reading →

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Cashews

Posted on March 28, 2019 by murray

I don’t think I have ever seen a cashew tree before. At least if I have I did not realize it. Walking to town there is a strange looking fruit laying on the ground. An apple looking thing with an … Continue reading →

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Impressions

Posted on March 27, 2019 by murray

First impression of Roatan is a drive through Coxsenhole in a taxi. Kind of sparsely built place although we may not have driven through the downtown area. The traffic was extremely congested for a small place. The roads were not … Continue reading →

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It goes forever

Posted on March 22, 2019 by murray

This one is short but I had to write it. Two days ago we were in transit through the Denver airport. Our gates were at the opposite ends of the terminal. I have walked that far in many airports but … Continue reading →

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3 Days and Counting to Roatan

Posted on March 17, 2019 by murray

Bought a new bag. It is an AquaLung carry-on, like what Debbie has only pink. The bag is meant as a dive equipment carry on. I don’t know of any other people that actually do what we do but if … Continue reading →

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The Reef

Posted on November 9, 2018 by murray

Bonaire designated the reef surrounding the island a national marine park in 1979. Long before it was the ‘in’ thing to do. The result is a very healthy reef with such abundant life it is hard to find those unusual … Continue reading →

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