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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Day 7: Front Porch, Bari Reef and Salt Pier


On a typical dive day the last thing we put on is the wetsuit, today was a little different. We headed out to the dive sites and couldn't find the first one so we came back to the apartment to get the map. It wasn't a particularly sunny morning and as we were waiting in the truck, the sky turned black and the rain started coming down. We joked in the truck briefly about another cup of coffee and skipping the morning dive but we were loaded so decided we might as well go. It was still pouring when we got there and a little chilly so we all jumped out and put on the wetsuits first. I'd say we were just about as wet going into the water as we are coming out. Today's dives were great. We started at a small sunken tugboat with a sandy bottom and explored many coral heads into a reef.

We played 'Where's Waldo' with the peacock founders and scorpionfish and Andy happened upon a very relaxed turtle. The rain stopped after diving but it was cloudy the rest of the day so we spent the afternoon hanging at the apartment reviewing today's pics and relaxing.

Night Dive for 3 at Salt Pier. Although I was told that the pier is all lit up, you won't catch me jumping into any dark water! The crew came back with some great shots and video. Finished the night with pan seared Mahi Mahi served over caramelized onions with rice and bean salad prepared by Chef Andyman and sous chefs Noha & Vicky.

3 comments:

  1. We are so enjoying your pics and comments---such super dives you are having
    M&D

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  2. mmmmmm... Noha's bean salad???!!!! Hunter and Charlie are doing fine together....Allynna definately chooses Hunter over Charlie so there are no lack of stories!Kaiden wants the two of them to be friends so badly, he got quite the scratch trying to get them too close but it's okay....it matches all the other bumps and bruises he accumulates on his face!! The only thing we're having issues with is getting to the litter box after Charlie's been in there and before Hunter gets in....where are those breath busters when you need them!! blaccghhh!!!! Your pics are amazing as usual, hope you're having fun.....and please don't worry.....your son is doing just fine ( and he's been eating since the first day)!!
    XOXO
    ~B~

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  3. Lee came up last night and told me to flip to the Knowledge Network. They were showing a program on communication and the mating rituals of Bonaire's reef squid. I watched 30 minutes of squid debauchery to get a feel for the island. Bonaire looks awesome. And those squidies are something else.

    Happy to see you guys having so much fun. Can't wait until underwater webcam day.

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