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Tabbataha Reef Part 3

Posted on May 3, 2024 by murray

May 01 I think I can mention this without jinxing it. We have been diving for four days now with 20 divers and 22 staff. They all seem to be quite easy to get along with. After the last couple … Continue reading →

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Tabbataha Reef Part 2

Posted on May 3, 2024 by murray

April 29 More diving at the north atoll. There are many, many boats plying the Tabbataha area. We were told 14 this week. So even though I‘m pretty sure the boats coordinate where each is going to be each day, … Continue reading →

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Tabbataha Reef Part 1

Posted on May 3, 2024 by murray

April 27 First day on the boat. Pick up at 2.00 and on the boat by 2.30. Everybody on board. All seem quite nice. After the last two group experiences we were somewhat apprehensive. The crew is super helpful. Can’t … Continue reading →

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Puerto Princesa Day 3

Posted on April 26, 2024 by murray

April 26, 2024 Even though we travelled east to west last fall coming home from Africa I had forgotten how bad the time zone change is. It is our third day here and I am sacked. We managed to stay … Continue reading →

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Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Posted on April 25, 2024 by debbie

Our day starts early. 2:35 am to be exact. This is what flying west does to us. Melatonin tonight! Murray mentioned the Philippines Airline vouchers we got yesterday. We searched for an agent on Google Maps and found none, so … Continue reading →

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Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by murray

Yup three days in just over 24 hours. We board the plane in Edmonton on Apr. 22. Left Vancouver on Apr. 23 and landed in the Philippines on Apr. 24. We should make up for that on the way home … Continue reading →

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Roatan, 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by debbie

Roatan is a dive destination. Sure, one could go there to an all inclusive resort on the beach at West Bay, but most visitors are divers. There are numerous dive shops on the island and hotels are plentiful. My friend, … Continue reading →

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A Girls Trip to Roatan, Honduras!

Posted on March 24, 2024 by debbie

When Murray and I returned from our disastrous liveaboard trip in Indonesia where I missed 14 dives, the idea was floated that I should go diving on my own to make up the dives. I rolled that idea around in … Continue reading →

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Wells Gray March 04 to 09, 2024

Posted on March 13, 2024 by murray

Day One It is the first time we have been to Wells Gray Provincial Park. It is British Columbia near Clearwater. Clearwater is our jumping off point and we catch the heli there. The trip is just short of ½ … Continue reading →

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Namibia and Egypt Photos

Posted on March 2, 2024 by debbie

A selection of photos from our trip to Namibia and Egypt is now posted to the blog. To view photos, hover over “Photos” until the drop down menu appears. The photos are under the “Africa” subheading. Hover over “Arica” and … Continue reading →

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