By Chuck H (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Monday, December 13, 2004 - 5:48 pm: |
Just returned from our second trip to Bonaire.
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By Marcus L. Barnes (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #211) on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 10:05 am: |
Extremely disappointed with fish Life? I don't really understand that. In terms of number of species and just pure numbers of fish I don't think Cozumel or the Caymans, the other two places I have dove, can compare. There is bigger fish at these two locations but I rarely see them (i.e. saw sharks once during a week while on the Cayman Aggressor). We were on Bonaire in October we were impressed by the number of fish on the reefs. I belive there are around 400 species of fish on Bonaire's reefs. Oh well, to each their own.
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By Gail Thomas (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #452) on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 1:19 pm: |
Interesting report after your comment yesterday on the web cam thread where you wrote....
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By EDNA HERRMANN (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 3:26 pm: |
Dear discussion board members: your input was invaluable.
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By Chuck H (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 4:59 pm: |
Let me clarify my trip report. I had a great time on Bonaire. Our place was great (one of the best I've ever stayed at) and the food was great. We had Pizza a couple of times and we ate at Richards twice. We had some great chocolate cake from the lady that runs the little bakery. (can't remember the name) Since I have more than 500 dives in several other parts of the world, I just feel the diving is average. Since there are many places I haven't been, I'll keep exploring new places. By the way, I would recommend Bonaire for someone that hasn't been diving long or someone that wants a real easy place to dive with a great atmosphere. I've seen it twice now about 5 years apart. Maybe I'll change my mind again in 5 years and return once more. I hope I didn't offend anyone - like a couple people have said "to each his own".
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4440) on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 6:31 pm: |
Chuck and Edna, thank you both so much for your reports and input. It's nice to see our board does help folks out on their first trip, too!
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By Kathy Hall (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1805) on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 11:00 pm: |
Chuck, I think you overbooked yourself, and hate that for you. Next trip, go in summer and don't book those boat dives beforehand. I agree with seeing the rest of the diving world, but so far, to us, Bonaire is the best. And I think it's because of the freedom....nothing rushed, the all on your own time joy of shore diving. You missed that being so rushed to meet your boat dives. Anyway, glad you did enjoy it, just wish you had enjoyed it more is all. Every report is insightful.
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By Jane Marie Garchinsky (BonaireTalker - Post #80) on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 4:44 am: |
Chuck,
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By Kelly Newell (BonaireTalker - Post #30) on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 11:48 am: |
We stayed at the Divi on Cayman Brac last spring and we really loved it. The diving was excellent, but the food wasn't as good as Bonaire.
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By Kelly Newell (BonaireTalker - Post #31) on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 11:56 am: |
What a coincidence, shortly after my post this was on the news regarding the Caymans...
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By Jane Marie Garchinsky (BonaireTalker - Post #81) on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 12:45 pm: |
Kelly,
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4443) on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 3:14 pm: |
Boy, the "Ring of Fire" has been very, very active of late....usually see volcanic action in conjunction with/around the same time as the earthquakes. Definitely very active lately. Hope everyone is OK. Carole
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By Lee Johnson (BonaireTalker - Post #17) on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 5:17 pm: |
Hi, Chuck:
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