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Second full day October 31 #307860
10/31/2023 09:46 PM
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Our meals have all been casual as most of them are. We arrived Sunday which was rainy so we ate at the resorts sport restaurant Replay. I had Philly cheesesteak and my wife had bacon cheeseburger both were ok. Monday we ate at Mark’s Barbara had oxtail stew which she really liked. I had the ribs with scalloped potatoes and salad which to me is always good.Today we ate at Beirut,Barbara had Greek salad with chicken which was good and took home enough for her lunch tomorrow. I had the lamb and beef platter with Greek salad and scalloped potatoes very good. I always finish my meal so no leftovers for me. Mark’s and Beirut are some of our favorites for several years
I enjoy snorkeling and go everyday weather permitting. Attached are some pictures taken today, note one of the Angel pictures is a gray Angel something I don’t usually see in SXM.
Bob

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Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #307862
10/31/2023 09:55 PM
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Several of the pictures didn’t show I did something wrong.
Bob

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Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #307864
10/31/2023 10:07 PM
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Great pictures!! Were they all taken in the same location and where?

Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #307865
10/31/2023 10:22 PM
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If you enjoy snorkeling and photography you might want to take up scuba. The marine life would knock your socks off. I've logged close to 300 dives in St Maarten and each dive presented something new photo worthy.

Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: Whale Tail] #307866
10/31/2023 10:30 PM
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Most were taken at Simpson Bay Resort out from the end of rocks and some around the rocks. I took a couple around the rocks and heading into the channel by the Royal Palm. The squid and gray Angel were taken at a Royal Palm.
Bob

Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: SXMScubaman] #307867
10/31/2023 10:40 PM
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At 75 years of age I am not interested in scuba did it several times years ago, I like to just go in from the beach and go out for a couple hours a day, Today I dove down 4 or 5 times about 15 feet and I could feel the pressure. A few years ago I would dive down 20 or more times.
Then one day I got a nose bleed and ever since I limit my dives.
Bob

Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #307868
10/31/2023 10:55 PM
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I hear you. I'm 76 and finally stopped 2 years ago.

Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #307881
11/01/2023 08:50 AM
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Great pics! I can't wait to snorkel around the wrecks near the Divi for the first time. I'll add the Royal Palm area to my list as well. Scuba is on my bucket list. I've gotta make it happen in 2024. I'm hoping at 55 it's not too late to try.


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Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #307882
11/01/2023 09:05 AM
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I have to agree, can't go wrong with Mark's! And their scalloped potatoes are some of the best!


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Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #307883
11/01/2023 09:06 AM
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I don't recognize the first picture in this set. What is it? Or are they, I guess?


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Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #307898
11/01/2023 10:31 AM
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Cuttlefish. Never seen them in SXM.

Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: Bluesfan] #307899
11/01/2023 10:33 AM
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Bluesfan--was that in regard to my question? I don't remember seeing those fish before at all.


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Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #307903
11/01/2023 11:01 AM
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Great pics, we're there for six weeks in January and I will try out the snorkeling there.

Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: Carol_Hill] #307978
11/01/2023 07:47 PM
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Carol, I am sure they are squid I have seen them on many of my snorkels. I have only seen one cuddle fish as they look somewhat like an octopus. I attempted to get it move from ocean floor and it changed color to a neon green and shot off under rocks.
Bob

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11/01/2023 07:51 PM
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bobbarb--I wouldn't know the difference myself, but I believe you. smile


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Re: Second full day October 31 [Re: bobbarb] #308064
11/02/2023 02:00 PM
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On 2nd look they are squid. Surprising to see only 4. Usually in larger schools. Fascinating.


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