Category Archives: Bonaire

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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Huge

Posted on November 10, 2018 by debbie

The word for the day is “HUGE”. Today we see a huge crab right at the beginning of our first dive. This fellow was out in the open at 9:00 this morning. Must have been partying last night and was … Continue reading →

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Last Dive on Bonaire and Homeward Bound

Posted on November 13, 2018 by debbie

Eighty minutes into our last dive I realize I still have 1,000 lbs. of air. I have done 90-minute dives a few times but with that much air I could do 100. Debbie and I have a short conversation using … Continue reading →

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Bonaire Photos

Posted on November 20, 2018 by debbie

I have posted some photos from our recent Bonaire trip! Go to Photos on the menu bar. The destinations are now roughly grouped by continent, so find Central America/Caribbean, hover over it and another drop down menu will appear. Click … Continue reading →

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Breakin’ Out

Posted on June 14, 2021 by murray

We have been planning our freedom from about the four week mark of our prison term. The parole board has not been too cooperative so we have engineered our own escape. Last week the virtual hacksaw blade in the birthday … Continue reading →

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One Week Out and Counting

Posted on July 2, 2021 by debbie

We are a week out from flying the coop. I, all of a sudden, feel unprepared. We haven’t travelled internationally for 19 months and I am not sure I remember what and how to pack. And that is why we … Continue reading →

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South to Bonaire

Posted on July 7, 2021 by debbie

We arrive in Calgary at 10:30 after a three hour drive door to door. A couple of times during the drive I say, I can’t believe we are actually doing this. We are early for our appointment at Numi Health … Continue reading →

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First Dive

Posted on July 9, 2021 by debbie

The last time we went scuba diving was October 1, 2019. It was in Lembeh, Indonesia and it was muck diving. Every diver needs to experience muck diving as the creatures encounter are sometimes beyond explanation. I have great memories … Continue reading →

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Fish of the Day – Spotted Drum

Posted on July 9, 2021 by debbie

The Spotted Drum is found all across the Caribbean Sea. During the day it swims in patterns under a ledge, sticking to one area. At night, it will leave the ledge to feed on worms and crustaceans. The juveniles have … Continue reading →

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Creature of the Day – Lettuce Sea Slug

Posted on July 11, 2021 by debbie

The Latin name for the Lettuce Sea Slug is Elysia Crispata, a much nice sounding moniker. This tiny critter looks like a bunch of lettuce, thus the name. I always thought it was a nudibranch, but, in fact, it is … Continue reading →

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