By Mark Quinzi (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Friday, October 9, 2009 - 6:06 pm: |
I've been diving for 30 years. Always wanted to go to Bonaire. I'm on a scouting trip...(one day with a cruise ship)... then hope to come back next year for a 10 day trip.
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By Julia (Moderator) (Moderator - Post #119) on Friday, October 9, 2009 - 7:18 pm: |
What date are you on the island?
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By Mark Quinzi (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Friday, October 9, 2009 - 8:07 pm: |
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2477) on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 6:39 am: |
Mark: welcome to BT. With the exception of how they drive on EEG in the morning and how Bruce at Caribe Inn can repair scuba equipment, honestly I wouldn't describe ANYTHING on Bonaire as being fast.
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By Mark Quinzi (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 10:41 am: |
Hi Vince,
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By Denise K (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2529) on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 10:45 am: |
If it's a ship tour it will probably be packed ! but still fun. I am sure Rene in the afternoon will be GREAT. Enjoy every moment.
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By Mark Quinzi (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 1:21 pm: |
Hi Denise,
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By William Gates (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #174) on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 2:32 pm: |
Lets see ...
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By Mark Quinzi (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 3:39 pm: |
Thanks William
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By William Gates (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #175) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 4:44 pm: |
I am no expert on Bonaire having only been there three times. Twice by cruise ship and once for seven days of snorkeling. Anyhow, my understanding is that ...
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By Mark Quinzi (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 6:22 pm: |
Thanks again William
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By ***Ken *** (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #565) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 6:39 pm: |
mark, g11 just released and avail from amazon (just this wk), might want to take a look at it housing avail too, price just about the same as g10. early reviews seem to be very favorable.
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By ***Ken *** (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #566) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 6:43 pm: |
btw price is pretty much going to be close to list for a while, you just might want to shop your local camera shop and give them the business rather than online, (if they can get it). It will prob be a little hard to get until the warehouses fill up
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By William Gates (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #176) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 6:51 pm: |
Mark
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1150) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 8:51 pm: |
While you're googling, enter "Divi-divi Tree" to see the origin of the Bonairean names you've noticed.
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By Mark Quinzi (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 10:12 pm: |
Thanks Ruth,
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By Mark Quinzi (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 10:19 pm: |
William, the Google Earth coordinates were a lot of fun. Puts everything into perspective.
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By William Gates (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #178) on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 5:46 am: |
Mark: Here is another set of coordinates.
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By Mark Quinzi (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 11:36 am: |
Thanks William,
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By William Gates (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #179) on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 12:20 am: |
Mark: Please keep in mind that I have only been to Bonaire 3x and two of those visits were day trips off a cruise ship. Also I have not been there since Omar [October 2008] which I understand hit the southwest side of the island pretty hard. Hopefully a more experienced and up-to-date BTer will jump in and provide you with current inputs.
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By *Tink* (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #748) on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 10:46 am: |
Mark, welcome to Bonaire Talk, be prepared to fall in love :-)
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By Lorraine Meadows (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1296) on Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 4:59 pm: |
Please note that as of last summer there really is no sand beach left at Divi. We were there the end of May for 2 wks
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