Oh what a (fort)night! October 2011 Trip Report Part III

Travel discussion for St. John
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Jen East End
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Post by Jen East End »

Wow! Love these pictures! You two kids really know how to have fun! What a great day of snorkeling. Can't wait to get there and snorkle again...
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a couple of the questions answered that Steve missed-

PA girl-yes the parking lot is done but we never used it- our favorite little spot was always vacant so we just
scooted in there!

Lex-the flatworm was gorgeous. He was about 5-6 inches long and one of the coolest things I ever saw! Steve said it reminded him of the magic carpet in the movie Aladdin and I said I thought it was what I perceived it might be to be on LSD since I had never used it!!! The way it moved and colors it really engaged all your senses (what do I know!!! :oops: )
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Post by SOonthebeach »

Augie- I am just now catching up on your reports- such amazing pics! I skipped snorkeling this trip (hubby is not a snorkeler), and now looking at your pics I am sad I missed out! But I am living vicariously through ya'll. Very cool encounters so far- can't wait to read more as I get my above water TR ready ;-)
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Post by Connie »

Augie, seriously, you should enter a picture of that flat worm in some kind of contest. It's amazing and so rare.

May be able to finance your next trip to St. John.
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Post by St. John Lover »

wow, I've been snorkeling 25 some years and never have I seen that flat worm. Utterly beautiful--you made my week, in fact your made my month! (if not longer!).

Here I thought the only thing I hadn't seen underwater was a seahorse but nope, something I didn't even know existed and I hadn't ever seen it.

Thank you, thank you!
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Post by cptnkirk »

Augie ya got some real nice underwaters. The flatworm was a way cool sighting!
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Post by Puddlejumper »

Some amazing pictures Augie. You hit the jackpot!
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Post by ColumbiaSCTraveler »

Y'all take AMAZING pictures! I'm in agreement with everyone - enter the flatworm pix into a contest! Should be a shoo-in! Very much enjoying your trip report! Thanks for taking the time to do them!
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Post by Sumerwaters »

I have looked at your pics a dozen times. Thanks for sharing. I have an underwater camera but have been having difficulty with it at times recently. I don't want to risk a trip without a functioning camera. So I am seriously considering one of the two you mentioned - the canon or olympus. Tell me your thoughts on both-is one easier to use? does one take better pics? how do videos turn out? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated as it is so hard to make a choice just by looking online. Thanks
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Post by shoemak38 »

PA Girl wrote:You are giving Liamsaunt a run for her money with those pictures!
I second that great photos thanks for posting :D
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Post by Muhaha »

I noticed that you won "best animal" category on Island Treasure Maps! Congrats! http://islandtreasuremaps.com/index.php ... gory_id=12
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Post by EagleRayLover »

Haven't won yet but currently ahead! It's the new contest for 2012! Please vote!we have pictures in several categories including wild card which is our octopus duringournight snorkel! Thanks!
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Post by Capn Dan and Ruby »

Finally got to finish this! Wow! I just got a new Augie recommended camera. Hope it helps my pictures to look half this good! More Augie!
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Post by Bigcheeze »

Simply amazing...and thanks alot, now Im thinking it's time for a new camera.
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Post by Joppa »

Great trip report and pic's. Can you tell me some more about this rash guard with thermal protection? Who makes it and where do I get one? We have gone 4 times, always Jan/Feb. This year I was Really cold in the water. Some days I just couldn't make myself go snorkeling, it was too cold.
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