F&B Palau Hotel Koror

... 100 different dive sites in and around the 90 mile coral lagoon and adjacent islands. Palau was named the Number One Underwater Wonder of the World by CEDAM -- a group of marine scientists and conservationists. It's the best diving I've ever done! Over 1300 types of fish inhabit the region, including manta rays, barracuda, sharks and giant clams. We went with Sam's Tours, which I highly recommend to all of you divers out there. There were plenty sharks swimming with us... black tip and ...

... further away dive sites, the reef hooks, the rental equipment,... .   We also say bye to our hotel and the dodgy internet place: the Rock Island Café.  We were glad to have internet access. But: it is expensive. We drink their beers and eat their food but we still pay for the wireless. It is not that the food is that good: my lasagna the last night is not even hot.  If a cook cannot even serve you warm food!   Pick-up tonight at 23h30. It is NOT going ...

When we arrive at the dive shop, Steve has news for us: we are going to the jelly fish lake, after our 2 dives. For me, 2 dives a day is enough. And we made it clear, we did not want to go to jelly fish lake. It gets worse: one does not dive there; one snorkels. Wait a minute: I hate jelly fish and I hate snorkeling and we need to pay 70 bucks extra for that? They can also dump us on a beach and pick us up an hour or 2 later. No, we cannot be ...

... They look bored. At 13h30 someone picks them up. For a tour, I guess. Also in the town: it is invaded by the Japanese! We do find a shop which sells cameras. I just cannot imagine our journey without camera ... . A kitty adopts me but Dr T does not allow me to take it! This is where we are staying: http://www.wphpalau.com/eng/aboutus.htm l In the evening, we ...

... take the line'. I wish I could. I manage to scream back: 'cannot see any line.' 'In front of you, grab in front of you.' Without seeing anything I reach out and do find the line. OK, I am attached to the boat now but still have to pull myself to the front of the boat. Hard work. Down. But I do not go down! I even check my weight belt. Do I have my weight belt on? Yes, but I still do not go down. Hubby pulls me. Once down there, it is OK. Nice ...

Oops, the local Beata screwed up again: pick up is not at 7h30 but at 8h. 5 minutes drive later, we arrive at our dive shop: Fish 'n Fins: it is the best oiled dive shop I have ever seen. They sell about everything a diver might want, all with the name of their shop printed on. Elise gives us our gear and the Tomcat carries it to the boat. Two guys from Guam join us. Our dive master is Alain, of Philippine origin. We are going to the Blue Corner: the number 2 in the world ...

Now I am in Palau which is a small country made up of many islands just west of Micronesia. Many of the islands look like the one in the first picture. This area is called the milky way because of the color of the water. These islands are made of limestone and look sort of mushroom shaped--bigger on the top and skinnier where ...

... estimate there are 15 to 25 million jellyfish in this lake. You might be wondering who in their right mind would swim in such a lake?! Since these jellyfish have no natural enemies in the lake they have lost their ability to sting. It was a bit disconcerting however when I was swimming in the middle of them and they were bumping into me all over! I spent a day kayaking, snorkelling and checking out some other ...

... here. On our frequent flyer rewards ticket, it was an option for thirty-hour layover on our way to Yap in Micronesia, so we figured why not stop and look around for a while? The immigration form you have to fill out prior to landing bills Palau as the place "Where the Rainbow Ends". With a self-congratulatory slogan like that, you'd expect it to be dazzling. I must agree, it is absolutely lovely and easily makes my list of ...

We arrived safely home from our kayak trip. We had a guided tour on Saturday and then we camped out overnight on our own private rock island beach. Then, we kayaked through Risong Bay on our own Sunday. We will include pictures that highlight our excursion ...