By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2602) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:38 am: |
Ruud and Diana?s Trip report sep 6 till sep 19
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2603) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:41 am: |
Sep 8th. Ivan Day. The first thing we did, was remove our dive stuff out of the dive hut. We all thought that this hut was probably the first thing that would not survive a hurricane. The dive team from divi was also busy with removing all the stuff out of there, tanks and rinse bins. We went out for breakfast and after that for some food to cultimara. There was a whole crowd in Cultimara, trying to buy bread, which was sold out. So we bought some crackers, cheese, ham and of course wine and water. Back at the hotel we received a new letter, with a hurricane warning up-date and how we should prepare ourselves. The wind was gradually picking up. We did take some pictures, before the heavy rains and in between the raining period. It was expected to get at it?s worst part between 8 and 10 pm, but around 4 pm it looked a bit better and Ivan was travelling a bit more North of Bonaire. There was no need to leave the hotel. Living in the Netherlands and never had to deal with hurricanes we did not know what to expect (as, I think, lot of the Bonairians as well, since hurricanes do not pass frequently so close to this part of the world). At 6 pm, the power went out. We had ?dinner? with Hennie and Lisanne in our room, at the first floor (theirs was at ground level and we decided if there would be high waves, we would keep our feet dry...). At that point, we could see that part of the dive hut was already a bit torn apart, due to the waves, not from the wind. There was a lot of rain, and our balcony was turning into a small pond. In the end we did have some leakage, because the building was not used to so many water at once. So, we did eventually end up with a bit of wet feet. But that was not so terrible. After finishing our bottle of wine we decided to go to sleep at about 11.30 pm. The storm was not as worse as we expected (thankfully), but it was an interesting day!
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2604) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:47 am: |
Sep 12th. I tried snorkelling first, and that went surprisingly well. During this, we saw 13 small squids, hiding under the remainder of the dive hut. And Ruud rushed to get the camera and we took lots of pictures of that small bunch! I was very encourage by the fact that I could swim, without to much pain. In the afternoon we did a dive, again at the Calabas reef. And also a night dive at the same reef. That was a very interesting dive. At one point I felt something bumping against the back of my head... It turned out to be a big Tarpon. He and 3 others accompanied us during the remainder of the dive and using our lights for hunting. It is very difficult to take pictures of the tarpons, because their scales look like mirrors. Fascinating fish, I think.
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2605) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 6:53 am: |
Sep 15th. Tori?s reef. Almost no current. But a bit of a weird dive, while after a view minute?s visibility turned a bit worse. Due to some kind of thermo cline. Not particles, but just blurry. As if there was some fresh water mingled with salt water. It only was a small part of the dive and on the way back we encountered the same experience. The rest of the day we just did not much. We bought ingredients for making our own dinner and make a big portion, so we could eat from it the next day as well. (Nassi)
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By Tom Cousino (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1026) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 7:52 am: |
Diana, Excellent report, I truly enjoyed your photos! Thanks:-{)}
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By Elvira M. Bolanos (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #624) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 7:53 am: |
Hi Diana,
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By Faith M. Senie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #580) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 7:53 am: |
Nice, Diana! By the way, your stingray picture is a spotted eagle ray. Love the show-off squid in the first squid shot above -- he's beautiful! Sorry Ivan impacted your trip, but glad you had fun nonetheless... and glad your knee wasn't seriously injured!
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2608) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 7:56 am: |
I do have some pictures with people on it as well. I tend to forget to take photos of people, 'cause I don't like taken on a picture as well. And I always think there will be another moment... most of the times the moment never comes and we are back home
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2609) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:02 am: |
Thanks Tom, Elvira and Faith.
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By Niki Harris (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1261) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:02 am: |
Diana, Best Spotted Eagle Ray photo I have ever seen! The other photos are fantastic too! That last day of diving: Wow! (I'm traveling, and stopped in for a dose of BT on a borrowed computer. )
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2610) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:18 am: |
OOps, I indeed did know it was a spotted eagle ray... but somehow the name of stingray staid in my mind
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2611) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:25 am: |
Thanks, Niki... I will let Ruud know, he took that picture (I know... I'm showing off with it )
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By John Stigaard (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #340) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:31 am: |
Good morning Diana,
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By Brian (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #669) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:37 am: |
Diana
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By DARLENE ELLIS (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1189) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:40 am: |
Diana, Thanks so much for your detailed trip report and great pictures! I really drifted away! I am glad to hear your knee is doing better.
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By Kelly Lott (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1787) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 8:56 am: |
Diana, that eagle ray pic was outstanding!
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By Igor van Riel (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2690) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:10 am: |
Hi Diana
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2614) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:18 am: |
Kelly... you make me blush, thanks for the compliment
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By Stan (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #373) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:30 am: |
Diana, wonderful images! really cool quality. Love them, saved them on my puter!
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By Igor van Riel (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2695) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:40 am: |
Hmm, an orange filter? Maybe that's what I'm seeing. I will have 2 try it. What kind of orange filter do you have?
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By Marabeth Owens (BonaireTalker - Post #62) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 10:44 am: |
Diana - GREAT GREAT shots. I am jealous. That spotted eagle ray is spectacular - looks human doesn't he/she.
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2615) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 11:12 am: |
Igor, It's just an orange filter that can be screwed onto the UW housing. We ordered it at www.onderwaterhuis.nl There you can find the type of filter (it is not on the side of our filter, I found out...)
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2616) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 11:15 am: |
Oeps that link will not work: onderwaterhuis Hope this one does...
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2617) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 11:18 am: |
Yes, the last one worked...
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By Cecil Berry (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3769) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 12:01 pm: |
Great report and pictures, Diana. I'm glad Ivan did not ruin your vacation and your knee is getting better.
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By Barbara Leary (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6521) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 12:28 pm: |
Diana, I was looking forward to your trip report..thanks for posting! Great pics! I hope your knee is better!
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By Karin van Veen (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1541) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 2:17 pm: |
Thank you Diana, for your report! Loved to read it. Great pictures too! Good tip; the orange filter, gonna give it a try next time!
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By Martin de Weger (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3572) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 2:47 pm: |
Diana, thanx for the great report. And yes you don't have to explain who is the donkey...
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2618) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 3:06 pm: |
Mara, thanks for the explanation about the referendum
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #12243) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 3:18 pm: |
Diana, wonderful report and pictures! Love the ray! Those squid are great pictures as well. It looks like you made the best of your vacation, despite a hurricane AND a banged up knee!
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4115) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 3:19 pm: |
Wow, Diana! What a great trip report and your photos are beautiful. Sorry to hear about your knee but glad it was nothing more serious than it was. Ivan was an inconvenience for you but what a story you will have to tell for the rest of your life.
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By Martin de Weger (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3573) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 3:23 pm: |
Diana, like we say here: "soort zoekt soort"... LOL
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4118) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 5:25 pm: |
Go, girl, go??? LOL. Can't imagine what it really means, Martini! Carole
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By jos van osnabrugge (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1545) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 11:12 pm: |
Diana,
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By Susanf (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #950) on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 8:24 am: |
Diana,
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By Marabeth Owens (BonaireTalker - Post #71) on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 8:32 am: |
Umm Martin - now that wasn't overly kind now was it "soort zoekt soort".... LOL! I hope Diana can give you a smack on that one. You just gotta love freetranslation.com. GREAT website - you just have to take the translation loosely to get the right meanings.
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By Mary Mueller (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3216) on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 12:05 pm: |
Diana - GREAT TRIP REPORT!
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By juan zambrano mazzei (BonaireTalker - Post #32) on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 12:38 pm: |
DIANA---beautiful pictures.your photos are great,nice stingray close up. and the before and after (divi flamingo pier) very professional !
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By Kelly Lott (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1800) on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 1:18 pm: |
Mary, you have the same luck with squid that I have with the puffers... lol... I swear they laugh and point..
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By Eileen Kimmett (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6573) on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 7:53 pm: |
Diana! Wonderful report and photos! I hope your knee gets better soon!
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By Martin de Weger (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3580) on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 8:31 pm: |
Marabeth, It's more that Diana, Ruud and I hang out and dive from time to time, so I would be a donkey too...
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2628) on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 3:02 am: |
LOL, Martin! On Bonaire we can always stay at the sanctuary
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2629) on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 3:09 am: |
Mary - I think we did have luck with the posing squid It's probably a professional model among the squids!
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By Peggy Guice (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 4:46 pm: |
These pictures are fantastic!
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By Diana van den Wollenberg (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2737) on Friday, October 15, 2004 - 4:34 am: |
Hi Peggy... Thanks
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