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Interesting info. I wonder how many people actually get taxed for their laptops. On that trip, I actually had two laptops with me. At end of trip, I gave one to a young college student who works in a restaurant because of pandemic and college closing. He was so happy to receive the gift. I am...

I arrived SJD on 10/31. Before I even press the red/green button, the lady watching the machine asked me what do I have in my bags. "Diving gear and clothes", I replied. "Do you have any camera housing or zoom lens?" She asked. "Only GoPro..." I replied, hoping she will wave at me and let me...

Thank you for this detail trip report. I will be going to Socorro on the same ship in March. Since this is my first liveaboard trip, your report is very, very helpful. If you don't mind, can you tell me at end of day, does the boat has rinse tanks for your equipment, wet suit, and camera? Do I...

In February 2017, I had the honor of meeting her at town square. I remembered I pet her a little before I took these two pictures, because I thought it is pretty funny for her to wear a sweater at 70+ F temperature. At that time, I did not know she is the famous Cozumel Square dog. Otherwise I...

In 2016, two days after cyclone Zena hit Fiji, I arrived Beqa Lagoon for a week of vacation. I am also not impressed. Visibility was not the best for all dives, probably due to cyclone. There are some interesting fish species I don't see at Caribbean, but not as abundant as the Taveuni videos...

Agreed. On all diving trips, to me, time is important only when catching the boat and in the water. After I am out of water, time is no longer relevant. After all, that is what vacation is about. Just relax and enjoy every moment of it, and don't sweat the little things.

Chinese also claims manta gill rakers are a traditional Chinese medicine, which is a total lie. There is no history of it as a "traditional Chinese medicine".

My dive buddy told me he once had this conversation after BP Deepwater Horizon explosion. He was the one being asked for his job. Q: What do you do for living? A: Oh, I am retired. Q: How about before retirement? A: Uh, you don't want to know. Q: No, I want to know. A: Ok, I worked for oil...

Last October I saw this one at Cozumel. I estimated its length is about 6 or 7 feet, and I can easily fit into the hole if I am not in scuba gear. Dive Master told me it is a Goliath Grouper. Perhaps someone can give a positive ID on it.

Hi IslandDream, I was at Cozumel at end of Jan to beginning of Feb. I was surprised how cold water temp was! I wore a Lavacore full suit first and it didn't do the job. On second day, I changed to 3mm with Lavacore short sleeve shirt and keep that way until end of trip.

Speaking of the devil.... My eyes almost pop out when I saw this today in afternoon.

Here is a picture of new marina slips as of Jan 29 2017.

For anyone who is interested in turtle butt..... This turtle cut in front of me while going into swim through at Santa Rosa Wall.

I stayed in Beqa Lagoon Resort this April. Instead of tipping maid or DM on daily basis, on last night before departure, I left tips in the Christmas Funds box located in office. I was told the tips will be equally divided to all staffs in the resort. During your stay, when you visit schools in...

Got a good look of this mama and baby raccoons at beach club during surface interval.

Bummer! Two years ago I bought some Fancy Feast from Mega and fed her. I really enjoy playing with her. She was jumping up and down and standing on my shoulder. So is there a new cat or only Murphy remains? P.S. I send you a PM about my travel date

Dave, is Stella the cat still living at Villa? Or Brent took her back to US? If she is still there, I will bring her few packs of Fancy Feast Treat at Oct. when I am there. In comparison to my spoiled cat, she is so thin.

Could it be Maracaibo Arch? I was totally amazed the first time I saw it and swim through it.

I wasn't planning to go to Cozumel this year, but this offer is too good to be missed. So Cozumel, here I come again! Dave, any chance you will be there in Oct, so I can thank you face to face?

In order to achieve status of merman/mermaid, how many posts does a person need to make? How about Poseidon? Or is that status reserved for NetDoc?