Tag Archives: scuba diving

Learning More About Scuba

Posted on March 3, 2012 by debbie

Even though Murray and I have over 150 dives each, we are still accumulating knowledge about scuba diving. I spotted a ray hiding under a shelf, took pictures, pointed him out to others and then moved on.  After I left, … Continue reading →

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Last Dives in Utila

Posted on February 24, 2012 by debbie

The last day of diving is always poignant. It is all coming to an end. No more frolicking with the fish in the water. No more relaxing and rocking with the surge. No more sharing fish tales with fellow divers. … 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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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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Utila – Starting to Pack

Posted on January 27, 2012 by debbie

As we were brushing our teeth this morning, I mentioned to Murray that we should start our packing process this weekend.  It is only three weeks until we leave.  We may be going to the mountains next weekend, so I … Continue reading →

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Last Day on Havelock

Posted on October 29, 2011 by debbie

Today was our last day of diving here on the Andaman Islands.  Both Murray and I are glad that we came here. The diving has been excellent; the area is relatively untouched by both divers and fishermen.  That means there … Continue reading →

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Dongee

Posted on October 25, 2011 by debbie

Dongee.It is the water craft that we are riding in towards our first dive site. It is not for the faint of heart! Andaman Bubbles is so far a good operation. The only slightly sketchy aspect is the boat. It … Continue reading →

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Bhutan packing and other stuff

Posted on September 7, 2011 by debbie

Murray was getting antsy about starting to pack for Bhutan and India. The trip is becoming reality.  The camping gear is put away, the laundry is done, my daughter has left to go back to school in BC. We printed … Continue reading →

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Keeping the trip alive

Posted on July 26, 2011 by debbie

We have been back for two weeks now and it feels like we were never away. Laundry is done and put away, suitcases are put away, everything is put away. Pictures are culled, photoshopped and posted. How do I keep … Continue reading →

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