By Margy Moon (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 7:34 pm: |
This was our 2nd trip to Bonaire, but the first trip for our daughter and my mother in law. We flew AA from San Francisco to Bonaire without any big problems. We were slightly delayed leaving Puerto Rico. We had to fly around Dennis which meant a longer flight and more fuel. They told us what they were doing right away and why it was taking longer to take off. They were weighing everything carefully to make the weight and balance adjustments for the extra fuel. They thought we might need to leave a couple of people behind. In the end we all stayed on the plane but a few of us had to change seats to get the weight in the right place. I was glad they were being careful! This meant we got to the Island late. We were supposed to pick up our rental care at 8:30. Peiter was still waiting for us at Island Rental at 10:00 when we got in. He had checked on our flight and knew we had been delayed. He was very gracious about being there so late. The truck ran great and was in good repair. We had no problems, not even tire trouble on the difficult roads of Washington Park. I would definitely recommend Island rentals, and use them again.
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By Marcus L. Barnes (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #381) on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 8:35 pm: |
Nice report. Appreciate you being honest in your personal assessments of the resort etc. I'm an American who stayed at Happy Holiday Homes my last trip in April. I had some Dutch neighbors who talked to me every time they saw me outside my villa. This made me feel the Dutch are cool - I guess there's always a few individuals who don't want to be friendly regardless of nationality.
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #14012) on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 10:40 pm: |
Margy, nice report! I'm a left coaster too, and I have never arrived on Bonaire on time...the flight from SJ to Bon always seems to be late for some reason. In June, we took AE from SJ to Tortola, and they moved a lot of folks around for "weight distribution" and our groups bags got left behind...I agree, I'm glad they take it seriously when they fly to the islands.
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By David Stewart (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #508) on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 7:41 am: |
Margy,
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By Mare (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1011) on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:24 pm: |
Margy,
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By Margy Moon (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:33 pm: |
Dave,
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By DARLENE ELLIS (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1571) on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:42 pm: |
Nice trip report!Thanks for sharing.
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By Maggie (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 3:28 pm: |
Hi Margy, it's Maggie from the Netherlands. Sorry we didn't meet during your holiday, my husband and I stayed at Eden Beach until July 9. The first week there were more Americans than Dutch, so the only thing we heard was American English. No bother for us, as we Dutch speak at least 2 or 3 languages (have to give ourselves a pat on the shoulder, sorry). When you say it was difficult to mix with the Dutch, we didn't get a glance from the Americans, so it works both ways, I think. I hope you choose to visit Eden and Bongo's again in the future, just as we will next year. Maybe we can meet and have a proper chat?!
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By Ida (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #959) on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 3:40 pm: |
Margy,
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By Rich Penksa (BonaireTalker - Post #60) on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 1:36 am: |
The rinse tank area was never crowded. With all the heavy outer wear you had , the tanks would fill up for a whole 1-2 minutes. The hose is not used until the middle and end of the day so they can clean the tile/stone. When it's used throughout the day and outside of the tank, water stands, and mosquito's breed. There used to be a big problem with that when the hose was allowed to be used by guests. You also failed to mention that there are two outdoor showers about 20 yards from the tanks and more towards the sea,therfore away from the rooms, that guests are encouraged to use if the tanks do not suffice.
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By Margy Moon (BonaireTalker - Post #12) on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 12:08 pm: |
I will gladly admit that my husband is very shy and quiet, but he actually was glad to talk to you. I also had a chance to talk to you once, but not with Renee. Please don't feel that I am trying to criticize Wannadive. We enjoyed the staff (especially Paul and Clemo) very much. I'm just saying if you are a hard core diver you may find those things less convenient than some of the other resorts. It's always a balance, you get the beach and Bongo's and very nice rooms, but if you don't drink and go to the beach, the house reef and rinse tanks may be more important to you. As for being social, maybe it's us, I just felt like I was intruding if I tried to join a conversation.
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