Sunday, July 27. 2008
BVI blogger back up with internet (temporarily!)
Well I have been quiet for a few days now, not intentional I promise, our internet net work has been down and anything like that always takes for ever to get back up again!
So what has happened on the good ship Promenade in my absense?? Well, we said good bye to our family who had been here for 2 weeks, we had a fabulous time with them and the other families who came with them, we all dived our hearts out and it was a sad farewell! They left some great comments in the guest book:
“oh my goodness! These past 2 weeks have been so much fun! Thank you so much for all you have done! I have had a blast and will miss being down here. You all have given us one of the best vacations! You have kept us fed, entertained and relaxed! I have loved it, thank you so much!”
“We can not express how much we appreciate all you have done to make this vacation an amazing experience. The time we have shared with you and our friends will forever be some of the best memories in our lives. We talked about you all through out the year as we remembered different things that happened on the Promenade last year. This year we experienced 2 weeks that will bring fond memories through out this year. Your kindness, patience, knowledge, cuisine and energy are untouchable!”
“WOW! What an amazing week! Thank you so much for making every single moment pure enjoyment. We truly understand why the Roberts added another week this year. The diving was fantastic. Most of all, getting to know 3 lovely, knowledgeable, witty, cunning, talented new people made our time on Promenade something we will treasure.”
I know Mr B will forever be great full for your kind “Superstache” comments, he is cultivating it as I type!!
We had a busy day friday, getting the boat ready for our new charter. All the guests arrived yesterday safely, we have 12 guests for a week, 10 of whom are divers! So we are going to have a great, big dive week!
Here they are arriving
We have a very full boat this week! It was a bit of a late start, by the time we got to Little Harbor, did our first dive, it was straight into cocktail hour and then first night dinner!
It was then straight to bed for most of our group, it had been a long day for most and they were ready for their beds!
So what has happened on the good ship Promenade in my absense?? Well, we said good bye to our family who had been here for 2 weeks, we had a fabulous time with them and the other families who came with them, we all dived our hearts out and it was a sad farewell! They left some great comments in the guest book:
“oh my goodness! These past 2 weeks have been so much fun! Thank you so much for all you have done! I have had a blast and will miss being down here. You all have given us one of the best vacations! You have kept us fed, entertained and relaxed! I have loved it, thank you so much!”
“We can not express how much we appreciate all you have done to make this vacation an amazing experience. The time we have shared with you and our friends will forever be some of the best memories in our lives. We talked about you all through out the year as we remembered different things that happened on the Promenade last year. This year we experienced 2 weeks that will bring fond memories through out this year. Your kindness, patience, knowledge, cuisine and energy are untouchable!”
“WOW! What an amazing week! Thank you so much for making every single moment pure enjoyment. We truly understand why the Roberts added another week this year. The diving was fantastic. Most of all, getting to know 3 lovely, knowledgeable, witty, cunning, talented new people made our time on Promenade something we will treasure.”
I know Mr B will forever be great full for your kind “Superstache” comments, he is cultivating it as I type!!
We had a busy day friday, getting the boat ready for our new charter. All the guests arrived yesterday safely, we have 12 guests for a week, 10 of whom are divers! So we are going to have a great, big dive week!
Here they are arriving
We have a very full boat this week! It was a bit of a late start, by the time we got to Little Harbor, did our first dive, it was straight into cocktail hour and then first night dinner!
It was then straight to bed for most of our group, it had been a long day for most and they were ready for their beds!
Wednesday, July 23. 2008
A lazy day......kind of!
Only 5 made it for breakfast this morning, all those early nights and afternoon naps are exhausting don't you know!
Anyhow, we set off for Norman Island, the kids and the big kids slept quite well on the way over, the seas were flat today, but we managed to sail once past Soapers hole, it is summer - yeah!!!!!
We went straight to Angel fish reef, look how flat it is
The dive was great, no pictures I am afraid, Richy was other wise engaged, there was a bit of a current, but we managed to duck in and out of it, so no picture of my shark! A 5 foot reef shark!
Emily went kayaking
The seagulls used the power lounger
The guys went snorkeling after a nap after lunch, then we went for an afternoon dive on Angel fish reef, these guys love this reef!! another amazing dive on there, 3 rays, eels, conch, no sharks this time!
Then we all went and did some wake boarding and skiing
Heres David, wake boarding, Rich did too, I had a water ski and B got up on a mono ski!
The sunset was fabulous
This evening was a transitional night dive, it was Davids first, it looked fabulous from Richies pictures
Dinner was my favorite, steak! they are watching a movie as I type and I am off to bed!
Anyhow, we set off for Norman Island, the kids and the big kids slept quite well on the way over, the seas were flat today, but we managed to sail once past Soapers hole, it is summer - yeah!!!!!
We went straight to Angel fish reef, look how flat it is
The dive was great, no pictures I am afraid, Richy was other wise engaged, there was a bit of a current, but we managed to duck in and out of it, so no picture of my shark! A 5 foot reef shark!
Emily went kayaking
The seagulls used the power lounger
The guys went snorkeling after a nap after lunch, then we went for an afternoon dive on Angel fish reef, these guys love this reef!! another amazing dive on there, 3 rays, eels, conch, no sharks this time!
Then we all went and did some wake boarding and skiing
Heres David, wake boarding, Rich did too, I had a water ski and B got up on a mono ski!
The sunset was fabulous
This evening was a transitional night dive, it was Davids first, it looked fabulous from Richies pictures
Dinner was my favorite, steak! they are watching a movie as I type and I am off to bed!
Tuesday, July 22. 2008
Diving on the Chikuzen!
It was a fabulous meal last night, the lobster was a ridiculous size as always, I had lamb, which was a real treat, here we are
Mr B looks like he is asleep!
The weather was great again today, the seas virtually flat, we had a relaxing sail away from Anegada, there was a cats cradle frenzy, I am no good apparently, it makes no sense!
On out sail we were passing the Chikuzen wreck, so it would have been rude to not stop and have a quick dive! I was so excited and I was not disappointed! Of course now Rich has his posh new camera, you never have the right lense for anything, so he didn't get pictures of the sharks, eagle ray, cobia, barracuda or horse eye jacks, but he did get some good ones
This could be the cobia, not very clear though!
It has been a while since we did that dive! Our plan was to head to Muskmelon, to our horror as we came around the corner, this is what we saw
10 kids club boats anchored, I hope none of them are on the reef! So we by passed that and headed on to Jost, we had a banana boat along the way to Sandy Cay, there is a guy on Sandy cay who is paid to keep the little trails clear around the island, what a job!
Then on to Great harbor, where I saw the funniest thing a man on a hydro scooter, you stand on it, push the handle bars up and down and the thing moves along the water, i would be embarrased to be seen on one!
Mr B looks like he is asleep!
The weather was great again today, the seas virtually flat, we had a relaxing sail away from Anegada, there was a cats cradle frenzy, I am no good apparently, it makes no sense!
On out sail we were passing the Chikuzen wreck, so it would have been rude to not stop and have a quick dive! I was so excited and I was not disappointed! Of course now Rich has his posh new camera, you never have the right lense for anything, so he didn't get pictures of the sharks, eagle ray, cobia, barracuda or horse eye jacks, but he did get some good ones
This could be the cobia, not very clear though!
It has been a while since we did that dive! Our plan was to head to Muskmelon, to our horror as we came around the corner, this is what we saw
10 kids club boats anchored, I hope none of them are on the reef! So we by passed that and headed on to Jost, we had a banana boat along the way to Sandy Cay, there is a guy on Sandy cay who is paid to keep the little trails clear around the island, what a job!
Then on to Great harbor, where I saw the funniest thing a man on a hydro scooter, you stand on it, push the handle bars up and down and the thing moves along the water, i would be embarrased to be seen on one!
Monday, July 21. 2008
Off to Anegada!
Update from the other blogger on Northern Vancouver Island
Well I write this as we sit on the ferry that goes between Prince Rupert, up by Alaska down to Port Hardy on the Northern End of Vancouver Island. We had to get up at some awful hour this morning for the all day sightseeing trip down the Interior Passage. Only problem, as luck as the draw has it , the first 6 hours have been very cold, very wet and very foggy. Not seeing much at all, although I suppose that is probably the way it is most of the time.
We had the most spectacular 83 miles of scenery that Bazza thinks he has ever seen going up to Prince Rupert yesterday though! So I have some pictures from there, although, the camera does not do the scenery justice!
Who is that? Ah well, my father again, leading the life of leisure in the back seat! I think he has gotten used to this not driving thing on this trip! Pay back for all the chauffering he does of us around Victoria. Especiallly my husband to Home Depot!
There was a mommy and baby ducks in the pond here.
We did drive into Diana Lake, as Bazza was intrigued as there was swimming signs there. He could not imagine anyone swimming in this cold water, so he had to see. What do you think? Does it look like swimming water to you?
Some Hills
And a lake. I really like the reflections in the lake...
Ah, we are back at Prince George here! With my Aunt and Uncle just before leaving. My aunt fed us more then I feed the guests on the boat, if you can believe that!! I did not think it was possible.
Back on the road again, a little pond
We were amused feeding the Ravens. We were surprised that they are not as sleek and clean looking as what i imagined.
Some more reflections and rivers.
Now this is a very unusual picture, as every time I ask bazza if he wants me to drive some, he firmly declines. Does not care for my driving! So I am fine with that, but he actually asked me to drive this time...an entire three feet up to reach the water hose!
Here is our little lion in the mountains
The Skeena River. There were tons of fishing camps all the way along with people standing in that (chilly) water fishing.
I saw this slug which I thought was very large until my father told me that when we lived on Northern Vancouver Island they would grow to about 7 inches. This one was maybe 3 or 4.
And how bout these raccons, didn't they pose perfectly??
Na, kidding, did not see them, someone sent me the pic!
I am sure there is too much more that signifies Canada then the trains being reflected in the water! My husband tells me that we are supposed to have two moose saying "Welcome to Canada, Eh!" and has been quite disgusted that we have not managed to find him one, although we have found lots of bear that he seems to think are attack animals as well. We saw a little one yesterday with a diamond spot of white on his chest (yes, he was right on the side of the road)
We also saw Eagles, but my zoom lens broke, so I could not get any pictures!
Our trip across Alberta and BC is almost done, and I think we are all looking forward to getting back to Victoria and settling down. So we will talk to you in a few days! Nice the see the BVi is getting some weather that looks like summer there finally!
We had the most spectacular 83 miles of scenery that Bazza thinks he has ever seen going up to Prince Rupert yesterday though! So I have some pictures from there, although, the camera does not do the scenery justice!
Who is that? Ah well, my father again, leading the life of leisure in the back seat! I think he has gotten used to this not driving thing on this trip! Pay back for all the chauffering he does of us around Victoria. Especiallly my husband to Home Depot!
There was a mommy and baby ducks in the pond here.
We did drive into Diana Lake, as Bazza was intrigued as there was swimming signs there. He could not imagine anyone swimming in this cold water, so he had to see. What do you think? Does it look like swimming water to you?
Some Hills
And a lake. I really like the reflections in the lake...
Ah, we are back at Prince George here! With my Aunt and Uncle just before leaving. My aunt fed us more then I feed the guests on the boat, if you can believe that!! I did not think it was possible.
Back on the road again, a little pond
We were amused feeding the Ravens. We were surprised that they are not as sleek and clean looking as what i imagined.
Some more reflections and rivers.
Now this is a very unusual picture, as every time I ask bazza if he wants me to drive some, he firmly declines. Does not care for my driving! So I am fine with that, but he actually asked me to drive this time...an entire three feet up to reach the water hose!
Here is our little lion in the mountains
The Skeena River. There were tons of fishing camps all the way along with people standing in that (chilly) water fishing.
I saw this slug which I thought was very large until my father told me that when we lived on Northern Vancouver Island they would grow to about 7 inches. This one was maybe 3 or 4.
And how bout these raccons, didn't they pose perfectly??
Na, kidding, did not see them, someone sent me the pic!
I am sure there is too much more that signifies Canada then the trains being reflected in the water! My husband tells me that we are supposed to have two moose saying "Welcome to Canada, Eh!" and has been quite disgusted that we have not managed to find him one, although we have found lots of bear that he seems to think are attack animals as well. We saw a little one yesterday with a diamond spot of white on his chest (yes, he was right on the side of the road)
We also saw Eagles, but my zoom lens broke, so I could not get any pictures!
Our trip across Alberta and BC is almost done, and I think we are all looking forward to getting back to Victoria and settling down. So we will talk to you in a few days! Nice the see the BVi is getting some weather that looks like summer there finally!
Sunday, July 20. 2008
Finally starting to look like summer here!
The weather was great this morning, more how it is supposed to look in summer. In fact it was so flat we headed around Ginger Island and had a cheeky dive on Ginger steps, one of my favorites. The viz was outrageous, not a bit of current, it was fabulous!
Here we are down in the depths! Saw a little turtle while we were down there, cute picture Richie
This enormous barracuda swam underneath Janet and she had no idea, probably a good idea
My favorite
After that we headed to the Baths, the guys had a great time exploring there.
We fished our way to the next dive site and we were successful
A big old horse eye jack - good job!
We then dived the Chimney, great as ever, no pictures I am afraid! and a great sunset tonight
Here we are down in the depths! Saw a little turtle while we were down there, cute picture Richie
This enormous barracuda swam underneath Janet and she had no idea, probably a good idea
My favorite
After that we headed to the Baths, the guys had a great time exploring there.
We fished our way to the next dive site and we were successful
A big old horse eye jack - good job!
We then dived the Chimney, great as ever, no pictures I am afraid! and a great sunset tonight
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