10 more days in paradise, part one

bdkane · Post by **bdkane** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:44 am

Thanks for the Great TR so far!

What kind of camera are you using? the pics are phenomenal!

seaera · Post by **seaera** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:49 am

bdkane wrote:Thanks for the Great TR so far!

What kind of camera are you using? the pics are phenomenal!

I was just going to post the exact same comment!

kristen1206 · Post by **kristen1206** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:06 pm

that first sunset pic is just wonderful!! Maho was out first beach ast trip and is scheduled to be the first this trip too

Maggy · Post by **Maggy** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:07 pm

Very nice! That's what I call a change from the winter!

Great pictures as always

Pickle · Post by **Pickle** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:22 pm

Wonderful report as always. You had some amazing sunsets. Very much looking forward to the next installment!

cindygad · Post by **cindygad** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:22 pm

wow! So excited to see your report and pictures. Love the one with the octopus! It is funny how favorites change each trip. Gibney was definitely our favorite this year and always good to score a parking place. You have such a way with descriptions that makes you feel like we are right there too!

SOonthebeach · Post by **SOonthebeach** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:59 pm

fantastic report- can't wait for more!

LOVE your pics! What do you shoot with? This trip I am only taking my small point and shoot- hope I don't regret it

but it's the Canon G11 and I love it! Easier to cart around than my big DSLR...... but man your shots are beautiful!

Nancy_B · Post by **Nancy_B** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:45 pm

Great trip report so far - love the sunset photos and Gibney shots.

The road out to Coral Bay is crazy damaged. We were always a bit nervous when we drove out of Coral Bay - some of those drop offs are super steep. When were leaving the road crew was out putting more solid orange barriers out - when we arrived in early Jan, it was just orange cones.

Thanks again for taking the time to report.

FinsUp · Post by **FinsUp** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:00 pm

I've been waiting for this TR...I had been thinking about you guys all week as you were on your "Escaping the Winter 2011" Tour!! Awesome pics..as usual. Thanks for sharing and hopefully you are enjoying this little preview to spring we are getting

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:06 pm

Your first 3 days have been fabulous and that sunset view at Gallows Point is hard to beat! Can't wait to hear & see more of your above and below the sea adventures ~ Happy weekend!

sandollar · Post by **sandollar** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:24 pm

We love to view your TR and pictures; they are always excellent. Ditto, the Gallows sunsets are extra special! Enjoy every moment!

Kentuckygirl · Post by **Kentuckygirl** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:12 pm

Love the sunset pictures! Actually all the pics except the conch fritters (no conch for me ever again)!

iowaguy · Post by **iowaguy** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:53 pm

Becky---I was very excited to see your trip report---I always look forward to them. We stayed in 2D at Gallows (briefly) two years ago---gorgeous sunset view. I'm looking forward to more food shots in your second installment!

Puddlejumper · Post by **Puddlejumper** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:10 pm

Becky, glad you found a car with Mr. Cline! They always do what they can to help people.

I think your pics made me 'homesick'. Need to talk my wife into doing what you and your husband did. But we don't have ice in the driveway, just desert dust.

Great photos! And our favorite beach for anytime is Maho.
Loyd

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:41 am

Thanks everyone!

All of the underwater pictures were taken with the canon D10. The above ground pictures are either with the D10 or else with a canon rebel.

Augie, I decided to save Presidio del Mar for the next trip. Maybe we could coordinate our groups dates and split the rental.

Iowaguy, I have lots more food photos, including of my two favorite meals of the trip. I bet you can guess which restaurants they were at!

Next installment later this afternoon.

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