Diving Bunaken Marine Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia: Fully Immersed in a State of Awe

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April 28th 2023

Published: April 29th 2023

For many years, we had an aquarium in our home. I recall spending whatever free time I had at the end of the work day with my face glued to the glass, mesmerized by the aquatic ecosystem I was watching. However basic, it was always calming to loose myself in that water world. So when I find myself now, twenty metres below the ocean surface, buoyantly floating amidst schools of thousands of fish; h... Read Full Entry

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Bev and Stan

The Dreamchasers

My soulmate husband Stan and I have always been captivated by foreign cultures, and what we can learn from them. We continue to chase lifelong dreams, taking adventurous risks while learning, doing, and sharing as much as possible. This passion has fuelled our global travels, as well as my study of foreign languages - French, Spanish, Indonesian, and Thai. And whether I am at home, or elsewhere in the world, my guitar and harmonicas are always with me, as music is the most universal language. I have been very privileged, as I have had both the desire and the ability to pursue my dreams, ... full info

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This rare spotted eagle ray passed by us, white under-sided wings flying by looking very much like an angel. My dive resort owner later told me she had dived in the area 100 times before ever seeing one. This one appeared on my first dive in Bunaken this year, which was also my daughter’s birthday. Thank you Tessa. ❤️

Garden Eels

These are eels that assemble in a group, and move about looking like worms, or weeds moving with the current - hence the term “garden”. As you approach, they slowly sink into the ocean floor and disappear.

Large and Beautiful Coral

Coral

Scorpion Fish

Moray Eel

2nd May 2023

Anna E Cole
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Amazing photographs of your Night Dives
The colours are absolutely vibrant! These are awesome photos!

4th May 2023

Gail
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Wow!You had me completely captivated with your descriptions of the undersea world. As always, you articulated it so well that I could visualize the beautiful scenery and marine life, Ypur passion and love of scuba diving really shines through your writing and is very contagious, even though I don’t swim lol . Fascinating how your interest developed years ago when you had your own aquarium. The photos were beautiful as well, and very clear. You must have a very good camera. I have so enjoyed each and every one of your blogs, Bev, and your insights and perspectives. I have looked forward to each posting and k kw that a lot of thought and work goes into each one, Thank you🙏🥰 As I write this, you will be on your way back to Canada. So happy for you that you were able to get back to those places that you love. Hope to share some of those Asia experiences again with you and Stan next year. We feel so blessed. Hugs, Gail

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