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…Getting Covid Testing

Apr 29, 2021

Today is our last day in Curaçao - we leave for Bonaire in the morning. While we are looking forward to our next adventure, we are sad to leave the beautiful island of Curacao. We have had many unforgettable dives and met some amazing people while visiting Curaçao, and will definitely be back....

…On Lockdown in Curacao

Apr 7, 2021

It's been over a year now since we sold our home, gave away most of our belongings and started living a "gypsy lifestyle". Events have not gone as originally planned, but we are actually grateful they have not. We have visited beautiful islands we most likely would not have, met some very warm and...

…Exploring the Reefs at Playa Porto Mari

Mar 13, 2021

Another day another dive. Today we are with Rebel Diving Curacao at Playa Porto Mari which is known for it's the beach facilities (restaurant, showers, area for divers to suit up and rinse equipment) as well as for it's 2 local residents, Willy and Wood. We were lucky to see both Willy and Wood...

…In a Virtual Reality

Mar 12, 2021

Who knows where David is right now or what he is doing. He could be killing zombies or destroying beats with his beat saber or doing any other unique activities set in an amazing backdrop. While we do get plenty of exercise diving (including hauling our gear all over the place), David likes to get...

…Enjoying Cheeseballs at The Pen

Mar 9, 2021

David and I are back in Willemstad and couldn't be happier. Staying in the West part of Curacao was an "adventure" and we will say the diving was phenomenal, however our stay in the West did lack some of the luxuries we have become accustomed to like hot water, TV channels (YouTube and Netflix...

…Go West Diving

Feb 27, 2021

We spent our last dive day in the Westpunt area at Go West Diving. Their house reef, aka "Playa Kalke" and "Alice in Wonderland", is quite lovely, with loads of sponges and "mushroom like" coral formations. The Go West dive center is one of the best we've encountered in the Caribbean. It is very...

…With Our Iguana Neighbors

Feb 25, 2021

We have quite a few iguanas as neighbors while staying at Playa Laguna. Like many fish that we encounter underwater, the iguanas display different personalities. Some are very timid and retreat as we approach while others you can hand feed. The iguanas also enjoy lounging in the prickly trees...

…Pop’s Place for David’s Birthday Dinner Reboot

Jan 15, 2021

When asked what type of meal David wanted for his birthday, he said he just wanted a good hamburger. What makes a good hamburger for David? One that is rare, thick and juicy. Very pink in the center and dripping with goodness. On Thursday night, David's birthday, we went to a restaurant in Aruba...

…Rebel Diving Curaçao!

Dec 3, 2020

Whenever we visit a new island, we make a point of pairing with a few local dive shops because they know the best sites, secret locations, currents, hazards, etc. Rebel Diving Curaçao was recommended when we were on Aruba and Daan (owner/operator) has not disappointed with several spectacular and...

…Saying Goodbye To Pure Diving Aruba 🙁

Nov 30, 2020

Today was a sad day as we had to say goodbye to Pure Diving Aruba. Well, all of Aruba really, but Pure made our stay supper enjoyable. Steve, Marcel and Marjolijn set us up from the beginning (in July) and guided us on months of boat and shore dives. Together, we saw lots of things none of us had...

Where In The World Are David & Leslie?

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