Where In The World Are David & Leslie?
…Flying by Beatrix Airport!
Curacao is now open to visitors from Aruba (finally)!! We are keeping our fingers crossed that the Covid 19 positive numbers remain low in Aruba so that Curacao remains open until December 1 - our...
…Voting From Aruba
Given the importance of this year's election and the unique circumstances of our retirement amidst the global pandemic, we voted by mail this year. It took almost three weeks to get the ballots, so...
…Out A Week
Unfortunately, I will be out a week as both my ears are infected. I got water in my left ear last week that would not clear. Taking a few days off seemed to do the trick, but a Saturday boat dive...
…With A Mess of Iguanas
After breakfast, Leslie and I took a meandering scenic route back to the car winding our way along the piers and stores at the Renaissance Marketplace. The rear of the plaza ends near the water....
…Savoring Breakfast With a Kick
Breakfast at Linda's Dutch Pancakes in Palm Beach, Aruba. The angle is misleading as both Dutch pancakes were the same size. 🙂 Leslie (top) ordered a Gouda & Mushroom and rolled it up like...
…Buying the New “Pandemic Combo” at Wendy’s
On one of our recent dive trips, a fellow diver said he had "the best Wendy's burger" he ever had. Not one to turn down a burger recommendation, we drove to one near where we are staying. Despite...
…Watching The Sunset at Manchebo Beach
After passing our Covid-19 test upon arrival to Aruba, we have settled in. Luggage is unpacked, fridge is stocked, first dive scheduled and local mobile service has been set up. After a sushi dinner...
…Descending To The Vandenberg
The weather was terrific on the surface but, unfortunately, the visibility was only about 30 - 35 feet. There have been a few storms coming through Key West in the last few weeks. Luckily, no...
…Shooting Cats At The Hemmingway House
This morning we walked over the the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. We found that hitting just about anyplace first thing in the morning gives us the best experience in terms of crowds and social...
…Waiting to Board for Our First Dive in 2020
After settling in for a week, checking out local dive shops and navigating boat loads for social distancing, we booked a two reef dive from Lost Reef Adventures. The 9am departure from its mooring...
…Trying Out New Toys At Sunset at Mallory Square
Tonight we took a trip downtown to participate in a long standing Key West tradition - enjoying the sunset at Mallory Square. David wanted to try out a new GoPro toy and I wanted to try out my new...
… Adjusting to The New Normal?
We took some time out yesterday to drive up to Looe Key to check out a dive shop off the beaten path. Since we arrived a week ago, we've observed that many people are not observing the...
… Passing A Key West Cemetery
This is a beautiful cemetery that has seen its share of storms. Weathered stone, cement monuments and makeshift metal structures stand (sometimes precariously) decorated with a variety of floral...
… Enjoying A Familiar Key West Haunt – DJ’s Clam Shack
WE MADE IT!!! The drive from Miami yesterday took a bit longer than anticipated as a result of both construction and a large gapers delay that lasted for miles, but we arrived before dark and...
…Key West Bound
After 4 weeks of staying in a 2 room Marriott Residence Inn, David and I decided to wait out the opening of Bonaire in Key West Florida. We thought a change of scenery would do us some...
…Contemplating a New Purchase
Four weeks living out of a hotel room with few distractions and a series of Bonaire flight restrictions gave us an opportunity to go through our gear. Leslie found a gap and we drove to Dodd Camera...
…Still in Warrenville, IL
Parts of our routine are genuinely enjoyable. Leslie playing “Everything is Awesome” and dancing when we get up, redesigning our website to get it to a point we have long discussed but not had...
…In Retirement Purgatory
2020 has been bittersweet at TropicLens. What started as a pair of much anticipated retirements representing a combined 75+ years of work between us has slowly been absorbed by a global...