Life’s a Beach
As you may know, I consider February to be “hump month” of the winter, similar to how many people consider Wednesday “hump day” getting through the work week. Therefore, it Read More …
Category: Scuba diving
At Last….Wakatobi
My February winter break plans changed just a couple of weeks before originally scheduled departure. So, I emailed Wakatobi resort, and to my delight, the US rep replied and attached Read More …
Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera (can you hear Yul Brenner saying it?)
Our last two days consisted of two-tank morning dives, lazy buffet lunches and restful afternoons. On Wednesday, we did a sandy bottom dive – looking for frogfish (found two babies, Read More …
A Day Off
Lance was sick half-way into both dives yesterday (but recuperated by dinnertime), so we took the day off on Monday. After breakfast, we packed up our gear for a walk Read More …
Into the Groove
Breakfast and onto the Siladen 11 for our two tank morning dives. We are delighted to learn that the two of us have our own divemaster – a woman! Pretty Read More …
Island Hoppers
Out to meet our driver at 9 am. Refused to have breakfast at the hotel because at 98.000 Rupiah ($8), we deemed it egregious. During our 30 minute drive to Read More …
Climb every mountain
We don’t have to leave for the airport until about 1, so this morning is dedicated to walking through the Carambola gardens and up to the top of Mt. Carambola: Read More …
Blow Me Down, Matey
It feels like the wind would like to do just that. Thursday a big storm arrives, with the ocean tossing and turning, water rising high around the docks, and ominous Read More …
Cruising the Island
Wednesday, Bert acquiesced to taking a day off the explore the island. After all, when staying at an all-inclusive resort, you could almost be anywhere if you never step out Read More …
Deep Diving Debi
Well, not really too deep. We have the choice to dive 3 times a day, but I choose a mellower pace of only two. Definitely need time to lounge around, Read More …