DiveTheGalapagos
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1 year ago, I had an accident (ankle/leg surgery) and have basically been in a wheelchair ever since. I can walk a bit. It's not pretty and I can't go any distance (thus the wheelchair). I can climb steps if I'm not carrying too much weight, say more than a couple of bags of groceries. Haven't tried this without a rail. I'm finally to the point of where I can snorkel in the pool without that hurting my ankle too much.
So, I have decided what I need is to go somewhere I can snorkel 2-3 hours a day in very calm water with enough to keep it from being nothing but white sand boring. This is not about 'great snorkeling' so much as physical therapy. It's not about a white sand beach and turquoise water at all.
I have an affinity for Cozumel though I haven't been there in almost 20 yrs, so am sure it would be culture shock. I also looked at Akumal, Hawaii, Roatan, Puerto Rico, Riviera Beach, FL. Previously, my idea of snorkeling has been Galapagos or Silver Bank with the humpbacks. I know nothing about the type of water I'm looking for now.
I am on a budget as I'd like to stay at least 3 weeks. Need good wi-fi & Netflix. I want to make coffee in the morning in my French press and do take milk so need a mini-fridge, but not too interested in cooking. Want shore snorkeling as the price of getting in a boat daily would end up being cost prohibitive. I need a pool, too. It's the best for stretching both heel cords (achilles) and hip flexors, both of which stand in my way due to more than 6 months of being non-weight bearing. The same inactivity means I'm weak now.
Prefer somewhere warm enough to use an ATV rather than a car, but car is ok, too. I can drive, including stick, as long as there is somewhere to park when I get there that doesn't require such a distance I need a wheelchair. I don't yet trust myself on a bike or scooter. A free diver I met from Hawaii, who also went through some serious rehab, recommended a scooter to help. I don't own one (they're illegal in Galapagos) so maybe somewhere with rentals available? This is not mandatory, though does sound like a good idea.
Any recommendations?
So, I have decided what I need is to go somewhere I can snorkel 2-3 hours a day in very calm water with enough to keep it from being nothing but white sand boring. This is not about 'great snorkeling' so much as physical therapy. It's not about a white sand beach and turquoise water at all.
I have an affinity for Cozumel though I haven't been there in almost 20 yrs, so am sure it would be culture shock. I also looked at Akumal, Hawaii, Roatan, Puerto Rico, Riviera Beach, FL. Previously, my idea of snorkeling has been Galapagos or Silver Bank with the humpbacks. I know nothing about the type of water I'm looking for now.
I am on a budget as I'd like to stay at least 3 weeks. Need good wi-fi & Netflix. I want to make coffee in the morning in my French press and do take milk so need a mini-fridge, but not too interested in cooking. Want shore snorkeling as the price of getting in a boat daily would end up being cost prohibitive. I need a pool, too. It's the best for stretching both heel cords (achilles) and hip flexors, both of which stand in my way due to more than 6 months of being non-weight bearing. The same inactivity means I'm weak now.
Prefer somewhere warm enough to use an ATV rather than a car, but car is ok, too. I can drive, including stick, as long as there is somewhere to park when I get there that doesn't require such a distance I need a wheelchair. I don't yet trust myself on a bike or scooter. A free diver I met from Hawaii, who also went through some serious rehab, recommended a scooter to help. I don't own one (they're illegal in Galapagos) so maybe somewhere with rentals available? This is not mandatory, though does sound like a good idea.
Any recommendations?