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Trip Tome - Part 4
Trip Tome - Part 4
Friday, April 3
Our sleep was interrupted several times during the night: For HT, by his itchy bites; for me, by HT and his itchy bites.
It would have been nice to sleep in a bit, but the chickens scratching through the leaves outside our window woke us up. And then, the relentless crowing from the rooster made going back to sleep impossible. We both felt surprisingly refreshed though, and ready to start our day.
It’s actually almost wind-free on the deck this AM – which is unusual. The sky is clear – a brilliant blue – perfect for our snorkel at Trunk Bay (planned for today because there will be no cruise ships in).
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442361569/" title="Trunk Bay by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/344 ... 666c50.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Trunk Bay"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3466324362/" title="Trunk Bay snorkeling by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/346 ... aa3686.jpg" width="500" height="318" alt="Trunk Bay snorkeling"></a>
We snorkeled the underwater “trail” – following the plaques that describe the coral formations and fish that inhabit the area. There were some swells, but the visibility was still good. We saw Trumpet Fish, Squirrel Fish, Parrot Fish (one about 18” long), one rather large Tarpon, Trunk Fish, etc., etc.
Picnic: left-over pork chops, sliced thin, on buns with horseradish sauce – delish!
HT had the life guard check his mask, and was told it was a good fit – so that’s not the problem either. The life guard said he also had a problem with water getting into his sinuses, and didn’t know how or why it happened. Like HT, every time after snorkeling he has to bend over and let a steady stream of water run out of his nose. Sorry for the visual.
(I think HT actually gets a kick out of the effect the sight has on the people around us – while I just pretend I’m not with him.)
Went back to the house to shower and change, and then drove into Cruz Bay to look for a graduation present for our niece.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443186152/" title="Peace Mon by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/344 ... e5a15d.jpg" width="281" height="500" alt="Peace Mon"></a>
Peace Mon
HT’s gotten really adept at driving the narrow, windy roads – skillfully hugging the left shoulder, and faithfully honking before the blind curves. However, all the expertise in the world doesn’t change the fact that there just isn’t enough room on the road for us AND a big truck – YIKES!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443187732/" title="Now What? by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/344 ... 71dec7.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Now What?"></a>
On the way back to the Villa, a National Park Ranger van sped past us – lights flashing/sirens wailing. “I wonder what’s going on,” I commented. Tongue-in-cheek, HT replied, “Oh somebody probably tried to take a shell off the beach.”
(He KNOWS it’s killing me to not be able to take home any of the neat shells I’ve found.)
Dinner: Bacon-wrapped prawns dipped in a sauce made with “Pirates Gold” and lime juice – exquisite.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443278806/" title="What a Sunset by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/344 ... 88f6e2.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="What a Sunset"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443188756/" title="Bacon Wrapped Prawns by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/344 ... 2580bc.jpg" width="281" height="500" alt="Bacon Wrapped Prawns"></a>
Saturday April 4
Breakfast: Left-over bacon-wrapped prawns – oh darn. (I’m amazed we had any leftovers, because they were SO delicious!
A Nor Easterly wind was creating some heavy chop on the North Shore Bays, so we decided to try Salt Pond Bay -out past the small settlement of Coral Bay. It was very hot when we got out of the jeep and began the long (well, 10 to 15 minute) walk down the dusty, rocky, washed-out road.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442429719/" title="1/4 Mile My Ass by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/344 ... 1e922a.jpg" width="281" height="500" alt="1/4 Mile My Ass"></a>
By the time we reached the beach, we were very anxious to hit the water.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443247798/" title="Salt Pond by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/344 ... bcb415.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Salt Pond"></a>
First we snorkeled over the rocks on the right side. There were some nice fish, but most of the coral was pretty unhealthy from…. hurricanes, snorkelers, global warming??? More towards the middle of the Bay, HT was quite a ways ahead of me, so didn’t get to see the huge school of 18”-long Sennet fish – literally hundreds of them – like a 4’-deep silver carpet beneath me. By the time HT rejoined me they were long gone.
Heading back in, we were swimming over sand and sea grass when HT suddenly motioned to get my attention, and pointed down. At first I didn’t see anything of interest – just what I thought was a big rock. He kept pointing emphatically, and then… “the rock” moved. It was a HUGE Hawksbill turtle – by far the biggest turtle we’d ever seen! (I know things are magnified in the water, but I would guess his shell to be about 4 feet long!)
Back on shore, we took a walk along the beach and stopped in the shade of a Sea Grape tree to chat with a nice couple from Columbus Ohio. Suddenly the fellow exclaimed, “What the heck! (or an expletive close to that) Something just splashed all over me!” We looked up, and there above us sat a big pelican – trying his best to look all innocent. I don’t know how HT and I managed to be spared, because the other couple got a pretty direct hit!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443248532/" title="Nope, Still Waasn't Me by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/344 ... 5fa770.jpg" width="338" height="500" alt="Nope, Still Waasn't Me"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442432265/" title="It Wasn't Me by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/344 ... 6e9335.jpg" width="392" height="500" alt="It Wasn't Me"></a>
We had lunch back at our picnic table: left over pork and beef sandwiches (would that be peef sandwiches, or bork sandwiches? – you choose) We’d really worked up an appetite!
A mongoose came sniffing around – hoping for a handout. I know I wasn’t supposed to, but I admit that I did throw him a little piece of bread. (Well hey, it was the first mongoose I’d ever seen.)
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442432847/" title="And What Have We Here? by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/344 ... 0968db.jpg" width="500" height="262" alt="And What Have We Here?"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442433355/" title="Mongoose on Patrol by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/344 ... d98434.jpg" width="500" height="372" alt="Mongoose on Patrol"></a>
HT got to talking to a man next to us, who mentioned that he’d just snorkeled around the rocks in the middle of the bay, out past the outer-most buoy. He said it was “awesome”, and that we really should check it out. Of course HT, always the adventurer, was all for it. Though it sounded intriguing, I was a bit concerned about going out that far – plus there were waves splashing up over the rocks…
HT promised he would stay right by my side – which he doesn’t always do. (He always intends to, but then gets “side-tracked” by something that catches his eye…) Trying to sound confident, I said, “Ok then, let’s go for it”. It took us about ½ hour to snorkel out (longer to get back in – due to the current), but what a sight!
The rocks showing above the surface were only the “tip of the iceberg”, so to speak. Large, rocky outcroppings rose from the sandy bottom, covered with healthy coral – incredible specimens of orange Staghorn Coral; majestic Elkhorn Coral; huge, lacey, purple Sea Fans, and lots of delicate soft coral swaying with the current. The array of vividly colored fish was astounding – including some varieties we’d never seen before. My very favorite was a neon-blue Hog Fish – perhaps 2 feet long. We were mesmerized by the undersea wonderland as we drifted along – holding hands (yes, HT kept his promise). We snorkeled around coral-covered walls, and over crevasses – some 30 feet deep that were teeming with life. The visibility was amazing; the water some of the clearest we’ve seen. AWESOME!
By the time we got back to shore, we were tired; our toes had been rubbed raw from our fins (we’re definitely getting flipper socks or maybe “booties” next year), and we were ready to call it a day.
The hot climb back up the steep trail zapped what remained of the little energy we had left. We were relieved to be back in the jeep, enjoying the cool air blowing through our open windows, as we headed for “home”.
We had fun taking pictures of the altered “dip” road signs we spotted along the way
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443251088/" title="Nuf Said by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/344 ... 57fb_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Nuf Said"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443252598/" title="Got Chips? by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/344 ... e55d_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Got Chips?"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443253834/" title="More Fun With Signs by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/344 ... 5155_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="More Fun With Signs"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443254820/" title="Fun With Signs by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/344 ... 4097_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Fun With Signs"></a>
and enjoyed a couple of donkey encounters.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442439587/" title="Hi There by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/344 ... 5ffcd5.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Hi There"></a>
“Yeah, well you’re funny lookin too.”
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443257482/" title="A Little To The Left Please by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/344 ... bb2b35.jpg" width="500" height="306" alt="A Little To The Left Please"></a>
“A little more to the left please.”
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443256730/" title="Is This A Good Look For Me? by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/344 ... 8ea164.jpg" width="500" height="435" alt="Is This A Good Look For Me?"></a>
“Is this a good look for me?”
We took Centerline Road to Cruz Bay to get some gas, and a couple of Woody’s happy hour beers.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442442185/" title="Happy Hour by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/344 ... 5b74fd.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Happy Hour"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3451262686/" title="St. John 376 by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/345 ... 063958.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="St. John 376"></a>
Our poor toes were rubbed raw!
The steaks we’d planned to have for dinner weren’t completely thawed, so we “settled” for prawns dipped in drawn butter. Ahh, what a “sacrifice”.
……………………………………………….
To be continued
Our sleep was interrupted several times during the night: For HT, by his itchy bites; for me, by HT and his itchy bites.
It would have been nice to sleep in a bit, but the chickens scratching through the leaves outside our window woke us up. And then, the relentless crowing from the rooster made going back to sleep impossible. We both felt surprisingly refreshed though, and ready to start our day.It’s actually almost wind-free on the deck this AM – which is unusual. The sky is clear – a brilliant blue – perfect for our snorkel at Trunk Bay (planned for today because there will be no cruise ships in).
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442361569/" title="Trunk Bay by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/344 ... 666c50.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Trunk Bay"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3466324362/" title="Trunk Bay snorkeling by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/346 ... aa3686.jpg" width="500" height="318" alt="Trunk Bay snorkeling"></a>
We snorkeled the underwater “trail” – following the plaques that describe the coral formations and fish that inhabit the area. There were some swells, but the visibility was still good. We saw Trumpet Fish, Squirrel Fish, Parrot Fish (one about 18” long), one rather large Tarpon, Trunk Fish, etc., etc.
Picnic: left-over pork chops, sliced thin, on buns with horseradish sauce – delish!
HT had the life guard check his mask, and was told it was a good fit – so that’s not the problem either. The life guard said he also had a problem with water getting into his sinuses, and didn’t know how or why it happened. Like HT, every time after snorkeling he has to bend over and let a steady stream of water run out of his nose. Sorry for the visual.
(I think HT actually gets a kick out of the effect the sight has on the people around us – while I just pretend I’m not with him.)Went back to the house to shower and change, and then drove into Cruz Bay to look for a graduation present for our niece.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443186152/" title="Peace Mon by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/344 ... e5a15d.jpg" width="281" height="500" alt="Peace Mon"></a>
Peace Mon
HT’s gotten really adept at driving the narrow, windy roads – skillfully hugging the left shoulder, and faithfully honking before the blind curves. However, all the expertise in the world doesn’t change the fact that there just isn’t enough room on the road for us AND a big truck – YIKES!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443187732/" title="Now What? by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/344 ... 71dec7.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Now What?"></a>
On the way back to the Villa, a National Park Ranger van sped past us – lights flashing/sirens wailing. “I wonder what’s going on,” I commented. Tongue-in-cheek, HT replied, “Oh somebody probably tried to take a shell off the beach.”
(He KNOWS it’s killing me to not be able to take home any of the neat shells I’ve found.)Dinner: Bacon-wrapped prawns dipped in a sauce made with “Pirates Gold” and lime juice – exquisite.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443278806/" title="What a Sunset by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/344 ... 88f6e2.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="What a Sunset"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443188756/" title="Bacon Wrapped Prawns by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/344 ... 2580bc.jpg" width="281" height="500" alt="Bacon Wrapped Prawns"></a>
Saturday April 4
Breakfast: Left-over bacon-wrapped prawns – oh darn. (I’m amazed we had any leftovers, because they were SO delicious!
A Nor Easterly wind was creating some heavy chop on the North Shore Bays, so we decided to try Salt Pond Bay -out past the small settlement of Coral Bay. It was very hot when we got out of the jeep and began the long (well, 10 to 15 minute) walk down the dusty, rocky, washed-out road.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442429719/" title="1/4 Mile My Ass by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/344 ... 1e922a.jpg" width="281" height="500" alt="1/4 Mile My Ass"></a>
By the time we reached the beach, we were very anxious to hit the water.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443247798/" title="Salt Pond by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/344 ... bcb415.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Salt Pond"></a>
First we snorkeled over the rocks on the right side. There were some nice fish, but most of the coral was pretty unhealthy from…. hurricanes, snorkelers, global warming??? More towards the middle of the Bay, HT was quite a ways ahead of me, so didn’t get to see the huge school of 18”-long Sennet fish – literally hundreds of them – like a 4’-deep silver carpet beneath me. By the time HT rejoined me they were long gone.
Heading back in, we were swimming over sand and sea grass when HT suddenly motioned to get my attention, and pointed down. At first I didn’t see anything of interest – just what I thought was a big rock. He kept pointing emphatically, and then… “the rock” moved. It was a HUGE Hawksbill turtle – by far the biggest turtle we’d ever seen! (I know things are magnified in the water, but I would guess his shell to be about 4 feet long!)
Back on shore, we took a walk along the beach and stopped in the shade of a Sea Grape tree to chat with a nice couple from Columbus Ohio. Suddenly the fellow exclaimed, “What the heck! (or an expletive close to that) Something just splashed all over me!” We looked up, and there above us sat a big pelican – trying his best to look all innocent. I don’t know how HT and I managed to be spared, because the other couple got a pretty direct hit!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443248532/" title="Nope, Still Waasn't Me by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/344 ... 5fa770.jpg" width="338" height="500" alt="Nope, Still Waasn't Me"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442432265/" title="It Wasn't Me by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/344 ... 6e9335.jpg" width="392" height="500" alt="It Wasn't Me"></a>
We had lunch back at our picnic table: left over pork and beef sandwiches (would that be peef sandwiches, or bork sandwiches? – you choose) We’d really worked up an appetite!
A mongoose came sniffing around – hoping for a handout. I know I wasn’t supposed to, but I admit that I did throw him a little piece of bread. (Well hey, it was the first mongoose I’d ever seen.)
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442432847/" title="And What Have We Here? by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/344 ... 0968db.jpg" width="500" height="262" alt="And What Have We Here?"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442433355/" title="Mongoose on Patrol by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/344 ... d98434.jpg" width="500" height="372" alt="Mongoose on Patrol"></a>
HT got to talking to a man next to us, who mentioned that he’d just snorkeled around the rocks in the middle of the bay, out past the outer-most buoy. He said it was “awesome”, and that we really should check it out. Of course HT, always the adventurer, was all for it. Though it sounded intriguing, I was a bit concerned about going out that far – plus there were waves splashing up over the rocks…
HT promised he would stay right by my side – which he doesn’t always do. (He always intends to, but then gets “side-tracked” by something that catches his eye…) Trying to sound confident, I said, “Ok then, let’s go for it”. It took us about ½ hour to snorkel out (longer to get back in – due to the current), but what a sight!
The rocks showing above the surface were only the “tip of the iceberg”, so to speak. Large, rocky outcroppings rose from the sandy bottom, covered with healthy coral – incredible specimens of orange Staghorn Coral; majestic Elkhorn Coral; huge, lacey, purple Sea Fans, and lots of delicate soft coral swaying with the current. The array of vividly colored fish was astounding – including some varieties we’d never seen before. My very favorite was a neon-blue Hog Fish – perhaps 2 feet long. We were mesmerized by the undersea wonderland as we drifted along – holding hands (yes, HT kept his promise). We snorkeled around coral-covered walls, and over crevasses – some 30 feet deep that were teeming with life. The visibility was amazing; the water some of the clearest we’ve seen. AWESOME!
By the time we got back to shore, we were tired; our toes had been rubbed raw from our fins (we’re definitely getting flipper socks or maybe “booties” next year), and we were ready to call it a day.
The hot climb back up the steep trail zapped what remained of the little energy we had left. We were relieved to be back in the jeep, enjoying the cool air blowing through our open windows, as we headed for “home”.
We had fun taking pictures of the altered “dip” road signs we spotted along the way
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443251088/" title="Nuf Said by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/344 ... 57fb_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Nuf Said"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443252598/" title="Got Chips? by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/344 ... e55d_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Got Chips?"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443253834/" title="More Fun With Signs by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/344 ... 5155_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="More Fun With Signs"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443254820/" title="Fun With Signs by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/344 ... 4097_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Fun With Signs"></a>
and enjoyed a couple of donkey encounters.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442439587/" title="Hi There by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/344 ... 5ffcd5.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Hi There"></a>
“Yeah, well you’re funny lookin too.”
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443257482/" title="A Little To The Left Please by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/344 ... bb2b35.jpg" width="500" height="306" alt="A Little To The Left Please"></a>
“A little more to the left please.”
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3443256730/" title="Is This A Good Look For Me? by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/344 ... 8ea164.jpg" width="500" height="435" alt="Is This A Good Look For Me?"></a>
“Is this a good look for me?”
We took Centerline Road to Cruz Bay to get some gas, and a couple of Woody’s happy hour beers.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3442442185/" title="Happy Hour by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/344 ... 5b74fd.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Happy Hour"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36006979@N05/3451262686/" title="St. John 376 by LinwardT, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/345 ... 063958.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="St. John 376"></a>
Our poor toes were rubbed raw!
The steaks we’d planned to have for dinner weren’t completely thawed, so we “settled” for prawns dipped in drawn butter. Ahh, what a “sacrifice”.
……………………………………………….
To be continued
Life is an adventure.
Treasure each moment.
Treasure each moment.
I'm REALLY enjoying your trip reports and you do such a great job with the photos. YOUR TR is a great read for ALL frist timers.
You also do a wonderful job of integrating the many tips that we share with newbies on the forum.
Keep up the good work!
LOVE the pics!!
You also do a wonderful job of integrating the many tips that we share with newbies on the forum.
Keep up the good work!
LOVE the pics!!
*Another fine scatterbrained production
We are really enjoying your trip report! Great pix to illustrate your adventures. I must say, the picture of your poor toes looks like it really hurts!!
That is exactly why we take our "Orange Thingie" with us. What is an "Orange Thingie" you ask?
Here it is:
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_5 ... site"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_255pkid3BhE/Se9n0 ... e.jpg"></a>
We'll have to ship it down ahead of time this trip....it weighs too much to pack it as checked luggage any more.
Keep the reports coming!
Thanks for sharing.
-Bert
That is exactly why we take our "Orange Thingie" with us. What is an "Orange Thingie" you ask?
Here it is:
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_5 ... site"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_255pkid3BhE/Se9n0 ... e.jpg"></a>
We'll have to ship it down ahead of time this trip....it weighs too much to pack it as checked luggage any more.
Keep the reports coming!
Thanks for sharing.
-Bert
The liver is evil, it must be punished!
I love your pictures! Especially the ones where the pelican looks like he is saying Yeah I did it! And I'm proud!
I was reading parts of your report out loud to my husband right now and he said, When do you want to go back!
I was thinking about your husband's snorkeling problem and wondering if this would help: Most of the time I snorkeled without any flotation device, but once I used my blow up vest. When I did, it tended to raise my front half up out of the water a little, and I was able to float comfortably with my mask and face in the water but my ears above water. If he keeps water out of his ears does that help?
I was reading parts of your report out loud to my husband right now and he said, When do you want to go back!
I was thinking about your husband's snorkeling problem and wondering if this would help: Most of the time I snorkeled without any flotation device, but once I used my blow up vest. When I did, it tended to raise my front half up out of the water a little, and I was able to float comfortably with my mask and face in the water but my ears above water. If he keeps water out of his ears does that help?
Thanks so much for your positive feedback 
I will pass on your suggestion re. the floatation device to HT. He tried ear plugs, and that didn't seem to help much, but we're open to trying anything that might alleviate this. I make "light" of it in the TR, but it really is an annoyance/distraction/problem for him.
I will pass on your suggestion re. the floatation device to HT. He tried ear plugs, and that didn't seem to help much, but we're open to trying anything that might alleviate this. I make "light" of it in the TR, but it really is an annoyance/distraction/problem for him.
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mindehankins
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I'm loving your trip reports so much! I'm jealous of your cooking hubby, that's for sure! And you capture so many interesting sites. The signs made me laugh out loud.
On the down side, I don't think your hubby should do ANY more snorkeling until you've cleared it with your doc or an ENT. It does sound like he has a ruptured eardrum and if he ruptures the round window as well, he could be incapcacitated in the water by dizziness. Please consider making a phone call to your doc to ask!
On the down side, I don't think your hubby should do ANY more snorkeling until you've cleared it with your doc or an ENT. It does sound like he has a ruptured eardrum and if he ruptures the round window as well, he could be incapcacitated in the water by dizziness. Please consider making a phone call to your doc to ask!
So glad I stopped to read your report. It's great!! I'm pretty sure that pelican is smirking at you. We've only been to Salt Pond once around 10 years ago when #1 was too little to snorkel that far and #2 was in a backpack. We didn't go out far enough to see anything and never went back because at that time it was so much work to get there. I'm going to make the guys read this so they believe me that the hot hike down and up it worth it. You've inspired another try then maybe Vie's garlic chicken for lunch.
Trip report 2009
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Trip report 2008
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Trip report 2008
So good, so good, so good!
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Sun4MySoul
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