Back in 1997 and 1998 I dove on Bonaire and both years I made a trip up to the northern sites in the national park. Playa Funchi and Boca Slagbaai were two of the best sites with the most pristine reefs on the island. In 1999 Lenny damaged the reefs and ever since then I have not returned to the park on the recommendations of dive masters on the island.

On Thanksgiving I am returning to Bonaire for a 10 day trip. I am curious if anyone has been diving on these sites lately. Preferably, since Omar. Is it worth the long drive up there to make a couple of dives while I am there? Have the reefs begun to come back? Did Omar do more damage?

Mike, I just talked today from someone from STINAPA who is familiar with the state of the park, and she said the roads are terrible--big ruts, even little streams running across the roads that are impassable. With all the rains lately, which will probably continue into next week, there probably won't be much improvement.

Thanks, Pauline. Maybe I will wait another year before I try the park again.

For those looking to go to the park, as of Saturday the short road was open.

Any have update on what road conditions there are now?