We're here.....part 2

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rpplano
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We're here.....part 2

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We started the day by going on a Friends of the National Park snorkeling seminar. "Lucy" was our FVINP guide. She's an astute marine expert and really knows her fish. On the boat, we were joined by two other Forumites, Snorkelqueen and SJfrom NJ.
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Sadie Sea took us to 2 sites at Lovango Cay and then finished at Scott Bay.
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We saw the usual coral formations and fish and were joined by a 4 foot "friend" under the boat.

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Here's some samples pics of what we saw today.
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Squid!
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Eagle Ray
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Rianogrl!
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Tons of Sting Rays
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And.... TURTLES!



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I took these pics with a new Canon D10, wasn't sure how it would perform. Ate a Hercules Pate for lunch, chilled at Cinnamon until sunset, then dinner was a Bleu Cheeseburger at Skinny's. ... it was a very good day!
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Post by loria »

sounds like a truly great day. thanks for the real-time trip report! love those!
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What a great day and happy crew! I had no idea you could take a snorkeling trip with the Friends of the NP. I need to check that out.
You couldn't ask for a better day! (a bit jealous but happy for you)
Thanks for taking the time out to share your slice of paradise~ :wink:
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A good day indeed. The picture of the squid lined up in a row is v. cool
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Post by liamsaunt »

Looks like an exciting day of snorkeling!
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Post by LandLockedBeachLover »

WOW great pics! :shock: I'm so jealous! Looks like you are livin' it up!
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Post by catbat »

Great shots from that Canon! Yes, Lucy is fabulous -- she ran the snorkel concession at Caneel for decades until she retired, and they still want her to come back! Anyone who ever gets the chance at a trip with her, you will get a great tour -- she knows where to go and exactly what you're looking at.
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Post by vi lover »

You really hit the jackpot on your snorkel trip - all of those different underwater friends in one trip - good for you! .......and thanks for posting them for us to see!
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Post by cuey12 »

i'm here!!!! Can you recommend a dingy rental company for tomorrow
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we're here part 2

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Robyn thanks for the heads up on tr 8) from the pics u posted looks like your new cannon works Great ! love your friend under the boat :roll: great shot of u snorkeling ! looked like u all had fun ! can't wait !!!!!!!!!
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Post by toni »

Great pictures :D I didn't realize either that you could arrange to snorkel through them-do you have any price info? Thanks much!
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Post by Pianogrl »

toni wrote:Great pictures :D I didn't realize either that you could arrange to snorkel through them-do you have any price info? Thanks much!
It was part of their 2010 Seminar Series which ran December through April. This particular event just happened to fall on a day we were on STJ. Check out their website for possible future events...lots of different types of activities available.

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