Category Archives: Roatan

3 Days and Counting to Roatan

Posted on March 17, 2019 by murray

Bought a new bag. It is an AquaLung carry-on, like what Debbie has only pink. The bag is meant as a dive equipment carry on. I don’t know of any other people that actually do what we do but if … Continue reading →

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Playing the Game in Denver

Posted on March 21, 2019 by debbie

We play the game in the Denver Airport, our first stop on the route to Roatan. We are overnighting in Houston tonight and are booked on a flight that leaves Denver at 8:45 pm and arrives in Houston at midnight. … Continue reading →

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It goes forever

Posted on March 22, 2019 by murray

This one is short but I had to write it. Two days ago we were in transit through the Denver airport. Our gates were at the opposite ends of the terminal. I have walked that far in many airports but … Continue reading →

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Looking in Sponges and Hiding Holes

Posted on March 24, 2019 by debbie

When diving, I enjoy peering into tube sponges and other hiding holes. I never know what I will find. Will it be a Decorator Crab? A Coral Banded Shrimp? A tiny Gobi? Or will it be empty? The tube sponges … Continue reading →

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Diving Roatan

Posted on March 27, 2019 by debbie

Today is our first dive day in Roatan. We fell asleep early last night due to travel fatigue and we wake up early and eager to dive. Once we arrive at Coconut Tree Divers, we learn a new dive shop … Continue reading →

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Impressions

Posted on March 27, 2019 by murray

First impression of Roatan is a drive through Coxsenhole in a taxi. Kind of sparsely built place although we may not have driven through the downtown area. The traffic was extremely congested for a small place. The roads were not … Continue reading →

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Cashews

Posted on March 28, 2019 by murray

I don’t think I have ever seen a cashew tree before. At least if I have I did not realize it. Walking to town there is a strange looking fruit laying on the ground. An apple looking thing with an … Continue reading →

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Around Roatan

Posted on March 30, 2019 by debbie

D, C, Murray and I rent a car and go on an adventure around the island of Roatan. Once our tiny red bomb is delivered to the hotel, we pile in and head north to the end of the island. … Continue reading →

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Roatan Diving

Posted on March 31, 2019 by murray

Quite a few years ago we dove on Roatan’s sister island, Utila. What I remember of the diving is the terrain. The terrain is the memory I will leave here with. The coral is in good shape and there are … Continue reading →

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Lettuce Sea Slugs

Posted on April 1, 2019 by debbie

One of favourite creatures to find in the Caribbean is the Lettuce Sea Slug. We have been diving in Roatan now for seven days and, up until today, we have not seen any sight of these beautiful treasures. Today, Rudy, … Continue reading →

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