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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5840) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 12:48 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I wanted to start a thread for my friend Marty, who will be coming with me to Bonaire in 19 days ! She has never been there before, and doesn't dive. (will get her to snorkel though !)

So, here is my idea ~~ can you post your favorite topside photo from Bonaire, and write a little something for her about why she will love Bonaire?

I'll send her this thread and she'll be thrilled !

Martha, this is for you !!

Elkadia

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By PS1*-Bonaire 4 B-Day Festival Week!! (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5979) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 1:09 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Meeting new friends & hanging out with them, drinkin' cold Brights at City Cafe!!!:-)
Pegi, Jeannette, Bert & George!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cecil (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6642) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 1:51 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

The Sunsets with a drink.

Sunset

There's nothing better in the world than watching a spectacular tropical sunset with a drink and thoughts of all that you saw and did that day.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By KriSSpi...Is it october yet? (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2599) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 1:52 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi Marty!! You will have such a blast. Maybe you can even try diving while you are there!
I have an issue with picking only 1 thing or picture of what I love about BON. I am trying but, well, I am a Bad girl.
The Wild Side is AMAZING!!! So, Topside, that was the most fun. So beautiful. All the new friends I have made is the most wonderful bonus I could possibly ask for.
have a great time Marty!
Me on the "Wild Side"..always there in my mind, LOL
beautiful Sunset from Eden Beach
around that corner on the right, and look to your left. Yeah, there!

(Message edited by kristi_tn on July 18, 2008)

(Message edited by kristi_tn on July 18, 2008)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ***Boat Chick*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5998) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 2:03 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Kelly, great idea. Marty, you will love Bonaire.

Kelly, that is NOT Elkida...that's small wall...i took that pic...lol...

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Boom starts with a Tara (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7643) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 2:11 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

The people, the sunrise, the food, the parrotfish, the clear warm water, the iguanas, the sunsets, the people, the food, the tangs, the clear warm water, the donkeys, the sunsets, the snorkeling, the music, the people..... you get the picture :-)
sunset on the dock
flamingoes
La Me Sa restaurant in Rincon
snorkeling at Eden pier

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ***Boat Chick*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5999) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 2:12 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

somewhere over the rainbow
flying the mushi mushi
richards
windsurf place
riblet at oil slick
riblet at sunset

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11888) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 2:13 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I love Bonaire because it's so easy to get to.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ***Boat Chick*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6000) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 2:14 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

marina and noa

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ***Boat Chick*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6001) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 2:15 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Lol Jerry, you crack me up.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kathy Hall - Bonaire in September 08 (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11171) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 2:33 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Awwww, really too bad I don't have my pics from last year. :-(

But!
1 2 (blue moon, for real)
and a snorkel at the webcam, which became a painting. :-)
3

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cecil (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6643) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 3:09 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

And don't forget the butterfly farm.

Butterfly

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Patrick who herds sharks on Bonaire***** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3181) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 3:13 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Did you ever get the painting?????????????????

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kathy Hall - Bonaire in September 08 (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11174) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 3:22 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

No Patrick, and I never will. But since it was given to me, (proof right here on BT), I figure I own it, and I might have a print done of it. :-) Just like yours. :-)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5841) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 3:27 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Love the pics everyone !

Cynde.. lol... I was going to post the Elkadia picture that's in my profile.. so I put "Elkadia" but then I found that one when I was browsing and loved it ! I remember you taking that picture, what a GREAT vacation that was !! We sure had a great time.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1570) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 3:29 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

watch out Marty, there's some really big fish in the ocean :-)
IMG_0553

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kobi in Virginia (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7147) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 6:10 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Marty,
Have a wonderful time in Bonaire!! We know that you will as the island is fabulous and your travel buddy is too :-)

bonaire from space

gotomeer

flamingo

baby donk

donk sanctuary

lighthouse

(Message edited by ayorkiemom on July 18, 2008)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Timmmy - Bonairian Bottom Dweller (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5757) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 8:17 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Good Food - Good Friends - Good Times
P
P
P
P
P

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By *Linda* (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2189) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 9:03 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

More reasons to love Bonaire.
Breakfast next to the Sandollar Resort.
breakfast
The humor,
mailbox
the rugged beauty,
rugged
and the culture.
culture

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Judy T (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4730) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 9:16 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi My Sista Kelly :-) So nice to "see" you
Marty - you are going to love Bonaire! One thing I've found out though is that there's never enough time! We've been to many Caribbean islands but nothing can compare to the "inner" beauty of Bonaire :-) The people are wonderful, the scenery spectacular and so varied, the food establishments have so much to offer.
My step-daughter (Janessa) snorkeling in the park

Janessa snorkeling in the park

Pics taken while snorkeling

fishes


more fishes


Janessa learning to windsurf


fun time


Baby donkeys


too cute


Kayaking in the mangroves - was awesome


so pretty


Some BTers at the Donkey Sanctuary


BTers



I hope you have the opportunity to meet some fellow BTers. I have made many life-long friends while on Bonaire and through this site :-) :-) :-)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11895) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 9:35 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I love the subway system.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Judy T (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4731) on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 10:08 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Ha Jerry! I missed that......will look for it the next time

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bette ( BC from you know where) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #881) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 10:18 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Martha, you are soooooooo gonna love our little paradise :-):-):-):-)

Lets see if I can post some pics now.

eastcoastwaterfall

eastcoastbabycactus

grotto

bats

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bette ( BC from you know where) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #882) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 10:23 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Talking about meeting fellow BTers

Tribs
ChibiChibi's

webcam

Oilslick

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bette ( BC from you know where) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #883) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 10:32 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

This one I find particularly hilarious.

BT Big Guy Mr. P. meets my little guy Marein
P&Marein

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11897) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 10:32 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

j

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ***Boat Chick*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6017) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 2:10 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

ah yes, louise flipping off the sunset...lol...jerry, i love that pic:-)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ***Boat Chick*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6018) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 2:36 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

hb at sunset
louise and jerry
amstel
pasa bon pizza
pelicans
best ribs in town
the beautiful sea
lovers ice cream and chat'n browse
windsurfers
more windsurfers
the old pink dive bus, now the windsurf bus

the teeny airport:-)
klm
inside the airport
the sea shore
the sea
sunsets

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11905) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:06 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I love taking the tram up Mt. Brandaris, what a view!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Timmmy - Bonairian Bottom Dweller (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5758) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:07 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

P

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Prodigal Steve (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #895) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:11 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Boka

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11908) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:13 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Well, look who's here.

Steve, you packed?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ***Boat Chick*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6020) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:23 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Jerry, he is now just a one post wonder...he's like that you know...

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11909) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:25 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

He's so special.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Prodigal Steve (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #897) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:25 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi, Jerry
Not yet, but close. How you feelin' partner?
Love the pics.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Prodigal Steve (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #898) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:26 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Special, like in the olympics...

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11910) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:27 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

A$$ is better, how have you been?
We sure missed you bud.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Prodigal Steve (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #899) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:34 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I'm good. Work has mellowed a little. Stress level is way down. Well, I'm off to buy a new AV receiver to replace my old one that has gone blewie.

Someday, over an adult beverage, you're gonna have to tell about becoming a guard.

Later, Dude

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11912) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:40 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Later.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1572) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 3:41 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Well Marty after all these great posts & pics I betcha you can't wait to go. You & Kelly have a wonderful time! I know I can't wait to return.

Notice the aerial view of Bonaire, shaped just like a boom-a-rang, symbolic of all the folks who keep returning.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Gail T.* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3184) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 7:00 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

:-( I left there at 6:35 this morning, and your pics make me want to cry........

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Becky H - majorly into PBD (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1784) on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 7:07 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Here's a few of my favorites. The landscape is sooo gorgeous, you just can't believe it :-)

boka kokolishi

blowhole

boka slaagbai

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6872) on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 1:13 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

What a terrific thread! Marty, you will never want to leave Bonaire once you get your feet on the ground and body into the water! GET ready to become a Bonaire addict like the rest of us. Have a great time. The snorkeling is the best in the world....right there at your feet, literally. Have fun! Carole

BT BT2 BT3 BT4

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By elaine sculley (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #326) on Monday, July 21, 2008 - 12:59 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

great pics.
can't wait. august 23rd here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
es

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Seb (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3392) on Monday, July 21, 2008 - 7:37 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Jerry, don't forget, Bonaire, Official Home of the Swedish Bikini team.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11926) on Monday, July 21, 2008 - 11:29 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Seb, I did not know that.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By MzFish is back in the Real World... sigh (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #164) on Monday, July 21, 2008 - 2:27 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

My beach house is on Bonaire.

beachhouse

 


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