Casa Atman Bonaire

Our last day of snorkeling, and we saw an octopus! How cool. It wasn't hiding in a hole, either. We watched it launch itself from a rock, glide a few feet, and stick to the next one, over and over.<br><br>Reflecting on our favorites..... Last Bite Bakery, Gary, Linda's dive instructor at Carib Inn, pumpkin ravioli at Capriccios, diving ...

... they were 6. Needless to say, I figured they would pretty much show me up. Our instructor, Gary, was fantastic. He had a good sense of humor, was respectful, explained everything clearly, and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. I had already read the book, and there were a few things I was nervous about, but when they actually came around, it was not as hard as I had imagined.<br><br>

Efter en helt igennem skøn uge her på Bonaire, hvor vi blot har hygget, svømmet, nydt og fundet os selv igen, går turen til DK i morgen formiddag. I løbet af de sidste to dage har vi haft et godt dyk på Buddy's Reef, hvor vi sa mange fine fisk, og desuden har vi haft et natdyk ved pillerne under øens Salt Pier, hvilket var en rigtig stor oplevelse. Det er noget helt andet at dykke, når mørket har sænket sig, og vi så fx. en eagle ray, spine ...

Saa staar den da for alvor paa daaaaaaaas! Vi har faaet en super lejlighed med direkte udsigt til det caribiske hav ca. 15-20 m vaek. Det er helt perfekt! I dag tog vi en baad til "Klein Bonaire" som er en ubeboet oe der ligger en 30 min. sejltur fra Kralendijk. Her er den fineste strand og vi snorklede rundt mellem en masse fantastiske fisk, og saa ellers hjem paa altanen til oel, chips og solnedgang.... aaaah livet er god til os.

... the island was very rough, even got to saw a blowhole.<br><br>We were back to the condo by mid afternoon.  Emily fell asleep on the couch and Paul watched the Cubs game.<br><br>We had dinner at a nice restaurant in town, Capreccios.  They&#8217;re known for their pumpkin ravioli.  Sounds weird, but it was excellent!<br><br>Now we&#8217;re back in the condo, contemplating packing.  Back home in the morning.<br><br>Dutch word of the day: kamhadegis.  Iguana.

... All participants are given life jackets. You leave your shoes at the shore and head out on sea kayaks on a guided tour. Most Kayaks seat 2 people. It's amazing to manuever through the intricate web of roots and branches. The kayak portion can be considered moderate to easy exercise. You take a break halfway through and then get back into the kayaks for the ...

... of the hot weather, Bonaire has for decades been a major producer of sea salt. It is also the home of pink flamingos. <br><br>Shaped like a rough crescent, the island is quite small being 24 miles long and 7 miles wide at its farthest point. There are 15,000 inhabitants on the island. The official language is Dutch, English and Spanish are widely spoken. It belongs to the Netherlands. The island ...

... salt industry. Many were rounded up and are now cared for in a special preserve. Others graze on the open land, still wild.<br>-- Reclaiming salt from the ocean was a big industry in the 1800s and is still carried on today.<br>-- Slaves lived in tiny huts while working on the shore then traveled great distances to be with their families back in the towns on the island.<br>-- Fences constructed of cactus which is very plentiful dot the island.<br><br> <br>

... colorée y ait élu domicile... c'est comme dans une bande dessinée... c'est difficile à expliquer, mais c'est vraiment surréaliste. J'étais complètement éberluée... Renée nous a reconduit au navire vers 17h00. Après une bonne douche, on est allé s'installé sur la promenade pour voir le départ du bateau. En jasant, je m'aperçois qu'une belle grosse tortue se fait dorer au soleil en flottant tout près du bateau!! Elle était magnifique. J'ai réussi ...

... a good, local restaurant, where we end up for diner: mixed stew: goat, chicken and fish: lovely! And a chat to a Tervuurse Herder, who is Dutch. We drive around some more in our truck. And discover new signs. Dr T dries our stuff when we come home. A book, a hug and a quiet evening.