Category Archives: Travels

The People of Little Cayman

Posted on July 7, 2015 by murray

We have been here a week and we already have ‘friends’. The bartenders at the Little Cayman Beach Resort know us by name. We aren’t even drinkers, but we had the advantage of staying through change over day and we … Continue reading →

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Change Up

Posted on July 6, 2015 by murray

Today we change our normal routine of 2 morning dives, lunch and 1 afternoon dive. Today, we leave in the morning and return to shore after the third dive. This does take some planning on our side (picnic lunch) but … Continue reading →

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“Freakishly Large”

Posted on July 5, 2015 by debbie

Our new catch phrase is “freakishly large” for Little Cayman Island. Why? You ask? Lobsters that that could feed a party of eight hungry divers. Green moray eels that could eat Debbie for a snack. Grouper that could move Murray out … Continue reading →

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Barrel Sponges

Posted on July 4, 2015 by debbie

We dive “Ann’s Attic” this morning. The unique feature of this site are the barrel sponges that grow along the side of the mini wall. Tall, rotund, gnarly outside, smooth inside, sometimes harbouring creatures, in groups and standing solo.   … Continue reading →

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Diving in an Aquarium

Posted on July 3, 2015 by murray

Diving here is not very challenging, as if we are in an aquarium. There is no current, no surge, we don’t go deep, and the visibility is forever. The fish seem not bothered by us, we can get right in … Continue reading →

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Little Cayman Island – First Dive

Posted on July 2, 2015 by debbie

It’s all about visibility under water here at Little Cayman Island. Our check out dive is complete and we are awed already. It is going to be a grand week.

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Road Blocks down to Little Cayman Island

Posted on July 1, 2015 by debbie

The pressure of travel is reduced on our first leg of travel as we are only flying to Houston. No tight connections to make. Travel through the Edmonton airport, on the flight and through the Houston airport is easy, we … Continue reading →

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Changing Directions

Posted on June 14, 2015 by debbie

We arrive home from the Galapagos Islands and I notice our message machine is flashing. Six new messages, three are from United Airlines saying…….”There has been a change in your flights to Grand Cayman and now there is a disconnect. … Continue reading →

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Impressions of Ecuador

Posted on June 8, 2015 by murray

Impressions of Ecuador Ecuador is not third world. Not exactly sure how this rating system is applied but I would have to guesstimate Ecuador would rate as second world. The infrastructure condition and the amount of available amenities are not … Continue reading →

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High Altitude in Quito, Ecuador

Posted on May 31, 2015 by debbie

Quito’s elevation is 2,850 m (9,350 ft) so I was preparing for some mild altitude sickness as I had experienced it when we were in Lhasa, Tibet (3,650 m or 11,860 ft). As we were standing in the Immigration line-up, we … Continue reading →

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