Beautiful Bonaire

[SailNaked]

Can I just say how happy I am that I only have to wait 2 more weeks till I am in Bonaire. How long would it take to swim from the northern tip to the southern end, maybe have someone pass down tanks? I could maybe swim one way at 60' and then swim back decompressing at 20 for like a day. anyone ever tried to eat underwater? restroom breaks may be an issue.

I am really struggling to post something meaningful, my excitement is getting the better of my judgement. we signed up for 11 boat dives in 8 days, I suppose they will ask us where we want to go, but I mostly want to dive the Hooker and Klein and the north part and the south part so it sounds like I'll have to discuss it when I get there.

who is going to be on the island Aug 8-14? Ill buy the first round.

 

[DiverVince]

Hey we're in the same boat here. I CAN'T WAIT! And we've been going back & forth for a long time. The thrill is definitely NOT gone.

 

[rjchandler]

Maybe you could do your potty break on the Hooker. I am sure there must still be a head in there someplace. I suppose you could eat during your drift south. There's plenty of sponges down there and the turtles seem to like to gnaw on them.

the only practical obstacle to your plan is the no diving restriction on the Salt Pier. You'd have to get out of the water and walk around the site.

 

[divemoose]

SailNaked,
I'll be there at the same time. First time in ABC so I'd be up for a beer to get the lay of the non-land.
Steve

 

[helimvee]

No need to apologize for your excitement ... we understand completely. I am looking at trip #6 this fall. I've never done a boat dive there.

One useful tip. Don't blink while you are there ... the time passes very quickly and you don't want to miss a second.

Have fun and report back.

 

[Bonairetrip]

Maybe you could do your potty break on the Hooker. I am sure there must still be a head in there someplace. <SNIP>.

In fact, it is still visible through one of the port holes.