Tag Archives: scuba diving

Philippines Post Script

Posted on May 25, 2024 by murray

The people make the place and the Philippine people are great. The diving is diverse and really, really good. Debbie managed to suss out good places to stay. The one place that was disappointing on first impression we grew to … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Diving in the Philippines

Posted on May 16, 2024 by debbie

No words. Just photos.

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Apo Island

Posted on May 15, 2024 by debbie

Today is a day trip to Apo Island, about a 45 minute boat ride away. I am excited as we have heard there are turtles at this island. We have six divers and three snorkelers, plus the crew, on board. … Continue reading →

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Debbie’s Musings

Posted on May 13, 2024 by debbie

I don’t really think of myself as old. I’m 66 and that is not old. 90 is old. This is the first trip where I am treated as old, or should I say, elderly. I guess men see my grey … Continue reading →

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Last Dives on Malapascua

Posted on May 10, 2024 by debbie

Our last day of diving and we are the only two diving so we have our own small boat, captain and dive master. This is the life!  On the first dive we do not see many creatures, but the soft … Continue reading →

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Gato Island

Posted on May 9, 2024 by debbie

Today we dive at Gato Island, about a 45 minute boat ride from the port. It is a tiny island, with what looks like one inhabitant, or at least, one domicile. A fishing hut perhaps. The North Wall has otherworldly … Continue reading →

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Diving off Malapascua Island

Posted on May 7, 2024 by debbie

Now, that’s what I call great diving!  Murray and I love to find weird creatures, small creatures, fish and rare stuff. Boy, do we find all that on our two dives this morning. Between our dive master, BJ, and us … Continue reading →

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Tabbataha Reef Part 3

Posted on May 3, 2024 by murray

May 01 I think I can mention this without jinxing it. We have been diving for four days now with 20 divers and 22 staff. They all seem to be quite easy to get along with. After the last couple … Continue reading →

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Tabbataha Reef Part 2

Posted on May 3, 2024 by murray

April 29 More diving at the north atoll. There are many, many boats plying the Tabbataha area. We were told 14 this week. So even though I‘m pretty sure the boats coordinate where each is going to be each day, … Continue reading →

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Tabbataha Reef Part 1

Posted on May 3, 2024 by murray

April 27 First day on the boat. Pick up at 2.00 and on the boat by 2.30. Everybody on board. All seem quite nice. After the last two group experiences we were somewhat apprehensive. The crew is super helpful. Can’t … Continue reading →

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