By John Matheson (BonaireTalker - Post #32) on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 8:47 pm: |
Well, after 11 months of living vicariously through all your reports and reading all the great advice we finally headed off to Bonaire for our first time. What follows is my lame attempt at a trip report from a first timer perspective from a LONG ways away.
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By Susan Taft (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #408) on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 9:18 pm: |
John, what a wonderful and upbeat report! The rains and flooding have been very hard on the locals as you pointed out and I am sure that they all appreciated your positive attitudes about this unusual weather. Hopefully your next trip will be a drier one! Thanks for sharing.
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By Debbie Babcock (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #534) on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 9:32 pm: |
WOW1 John, That was great! Really felt like I was there with you guys. Looks like you had a great time even though you had rain most of the time. My husband was down there at the same time and it was the most rain Bonaire got in over 60 years! Glad that won't deter you from going back though. Great report.
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By Mare (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #433) on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 11:16 pm: |
John, thanks, I needed that.
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By Bob Birk (BonaireTalker - Post #27) on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 10:02 am: |
Thanks for the slideshow. We are 60 days out and this gave us all a little pick me up. Also, thanks for the positive attitude. I get sick of people whining about all the little things that "absolutely ruined" their vacations. It is refreshing to find others that pick up lifes lemons and make a big batch of lemonade. Fun is not where you find it, it is where you make it.
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By Kelly Baum (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2057) on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 11:14 am: |
Great report, John! You definitely see the glass as half full. Sounds like you made the best of the rain. Your pics are awesome! Great job!
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By DARLENE ELLIS (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1274) on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 11:17 am: |
John, It was such a pleasure to read your upbeat trip report concidering the unusual weather you encountered while there. I am glad you could see the diamond through the rough!!
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By Bruce Wallace (BonaireTalker - Post #53) on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 6:21 pm: |
Well done! My favorite pic was the octamapus. I had a trip to Bonaire last year when it rained a lot and still had a blast. Peace.
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By Karin van Veen (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1632) on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 - 12:01 pm: |
Thank you John, I loved it! It was also good to hear the original Bonairean music. This is from the singers from Rincon, right? I have seen them here in Holland, they are great!
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By J.J zambrano mazzei (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #108) on Thursday, December 2, 2004 - 10:25 am: |
john.....great trip report,nice pictures in unusual weather "rain" I think that you are a candidate to come back the next year !
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By Louise Rozario (BonaireTalker - Post #19) on Saturday, December 4, 2004 - 7:59 am: |
Terrific John! Just one week out & excited about a new adventure. Thanks for your enthusiasm. Your home is very very beautiful as well.
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4394) on Saturday, December 4, 2004 - 7:38 pm: |
That was wonderful, John! Thank you for letting us enjoy your trip along with you and your family. You DEFINITELY have to return to Bonaire when it is not raining...that was, without a doubt, an exception to the rule for weather on Bonaire. Thanks again! Ayo. Carole
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