Tag Archives: scuba diving

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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Diving in an Aquarium

Posted on July 3, 2015 by murray

Diving here is not very challenging, as if we are in an aquarium. There is no current, no surge, we don’t go deep, and the visibility is forever. The fish seem not bothered by us, we can get right in … 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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Chill Days in the Galapagos

Posted on May 20, 2015 by debbie

These last two day have been chill days. Yesterday, we checked out tour agents to see if we could dive a site called Kicker Rock near San Cristabal Island. No go. The few dive boats that were going out were … Continue reading →

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San Cristobal, Galapagos

Posted on May 17, 2015 by murray

We wake up moored in the harbour at San Cristobal, our starting point a week ago. We disembark and say our goodbyes to the divers flying out today. There is a small group staying on the island. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, … Continue reading →

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Diving Dumb Rock

Posted on May 16, 2015 by murray

Last dive today and it was a good one. The site was Dumb Rock near Pinzon Island. The water was the clearest it has been anywhere, not cold as it could be and not a big current. The goals were … Continue reading →

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Scuba Diving Challenges in the Galapagos

Posted on May 14, 2015 by debbie

Scuba diving in the Galapagos is hard work. Every dive has its challenges, from surge to current to deep dives. Surge is when the water moves first one way and then the other. Sort of like rocking. We watch the … Continue reading →

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