Category Archives: Cozumel

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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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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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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Edmonton – Houston – Cozumel

Posted on March 23, 2013 by debbie

We discover an efficient time to travel through airports. We arrive at the Edmonton International Airport at about 8:30pm. The United counter area is dead, the only person checking in is an older woman wanting to fly standby. B, R&A … Continue reading →

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Friendly Mexicans and Friendly Sealife

Posted on March 25, 2013 by debbie

Wandering the roads and sidewalks of Cozumel, we notice how friendly the people of Cozumel are. Sure, the sales people want you to come into their shops and spend money, and the maître ‘ds want you to dine in their … Continue reading →

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Drift Diving

Posted on March 25, 2013 by murray

The weather is better and the water is calmer today so our dives are farther afield, today we learn why Cozumel is famous for drift diving. The first dive is at Palancar Gardens. The current is not too strong but … Continue reading →

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Around Cozumel

Posted on March 26, 2013 by debbie

The winds have been picking up since we arrived and today the wind is from the north blowing at about 40 km/hr. The port authority has closed the port. No boats are moving today, so no diving. We change our … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Dive

Posted on March 27, 2013 by murray

Day 4, fingers crossed. Breakfast is at 7:20 then the long walk to the dive centre to see if the port is open today. I check the weather and the wind is mere 9km per hour but it looks like … Continue reading →

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Diving and Walking

Posted on March 28, 2013 by murray

6:00am. no wind.  looks like a go.  breakfast as usual. 7:30. no wind.  8:05. time to leave.  wind is howling?????  how does that work.  8:30. dive shop. diving is on. The dives are relaxing. Our novice divers are starting to … Continue reading →

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Learning to Scuba Dive

Posted on March 29, 2013 by murray

Today is day 5 for diving and the new guys, R and B, are improving by leaps and bounds. It is amazing how fast things come with each dive. Debbie and I are also getting better with each dive. Our … Continue reading →

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