Tag Archives: scuba diving

The Packing Puzzle – The Decision

Posted on February 12, 2013 by debbie

I ignore the bags and the mess in the library for days. I roll over the pros and cons of the last two options in my head. I keep coming up with the same answer. I discuss everything with Murray … Continue reading →

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The Packing Puzzle – Part 2

Posted on February 8, 2013 by debbie

Test pack Options Three and Four from my last post. Here are the results: Option Three – We pull all Murray’s dive gear out but no clothes, toiletries etc. We have to play to fit four fins into his bag … Continue reading →

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The Packing Puzzle

Posted on February 6, 2013 by debbie

As I mentioned in my last post, I purchased my own BCD and regulators due to frustration with rental gear on our last dive trip. So now I have to figure out how I am going to pack this extra … Continue reading →

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Scuba Diving in Cozumel, Mexico

Posted on February 2, 2013 by debbie

Before we left for Africa, we spent some time researching and booking a dive trip with our Edmonton friends. I find it odd to be booking a long range trip before the short range trip has been taken, but sometimes … Continue reading →

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Last Dive Day in Matemwe

Posted on December 6, 2012 by debbie

Ready! Ok go! I lean back and fall, lifting my legs so I clear the side of the boat. Kersplash! I am in the water, the coolness enveloping me relieving the heat of sitting too long in a wetsuit in … Continue reading →

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Zanzibar

Posted on December 5, 2012 by murray

So this is Zanzibar. I imagine it is quite a bit different than it was 50 years ago when I first learned of its existence while I was collecting stamps. It has been on my list of places to visit … Continue reading →

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Wish I Had My Underwater Camera Housing

Posted on December 4, 2012 by murray

  We go scuba diving today – scuba safari. Nerves, of course, but still excited to be in the ocean. One Ocean has a couple of boats and today we are 14 divers and snorkelers on the big boat. Our … Continue reading →

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Sidetracked II (the sequel)

Posted on October 2, 2012 by murray

Our trip to Africa is imminent but we must reroute our focus to a trip in the spring. As previously mentioned, one of the participants on our upcoming dive adventure is a teacher and as such she must travel on … Continue reading →

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Sidetracked

Posted on September 11, 2012 by murray

Off we go on a diversion. In order to make a decision on whether or not we dive Little Cayman in April, with our NY friends, depends on a number of factors. To resolve some of these we must again … Continue reading →

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Utila Photos

Posted on March 30, 2012 by debbie

We got waylaid by a couple of trips to the mountains, but finally I have posted the Utila photos on the blog! Click on “Photos” on the Menu bar. Click on “Utila, Honduras 2012”. Click on the first photo and … Continue reading →

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