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Re: Dutch Dive at Karakter
[Re: CaribJoe]
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12/24/2015 12:54 PM
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The congestion from Sunset is on the WAY to there, and normally clears up once you get past Sunset, but probably not on that day. There are four ships in on that day. For parking and the traffic in general in that area, it will be an absolute nightmare, if anywhere near as many people show up, as normally show up at Karakter.
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Re: Dutch Dive at Karakter
[Re: MotownTim]
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12/24/2015 06:40 PM
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Not sure where you're talking about. There are no open lots in that area. There is a parking area for two rental car places, yes.
The parking and the traffic in that area, if they get as many people as have come to Karakter, will be a disaster.
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Re: Dutch Dive at Karakter
[Re: GaKaye]
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12/24/2015 06:42 PM
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Uhmn, NO. You may have found parking easier at El Zafiro because historically there has been no one there. Karakter, on the other hand, is always packed. Karakter has probably four times as much parking as El Zafiro..
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Re: Dutch Dive at Karakter
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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12/24/2015 06:51 PM
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Karacter has a parking area with bus service during peak times. If I recall it is after you pass Bada Bing although it may be the next corner. They post a sign on a surfboard when it is in use. In any event, there is a lot more parking than El Zafiro.
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Re: Dutch Dive at Karakter
[Re: Eric_Hill]
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12/26/2015 10:11 AM
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...actually I think that place is condos being built. Definitely not part of El Zafiro.
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Re: Dutch Dive at Karakter
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12/26/2015 10:01 PM
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Re: Dutch Dive at Karakter
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12/27/2015 12:01 AM
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SeaStar said: What is a Dutch Dive? I believe the true origin is something akin to what we would call a Polar Bear Plunge. Seems silly in the warm Caribbean. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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Re: Dutch Dive at Karakter
[Re: CaribJoe]
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12/28/2015 10:46 AM
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Well, interesting, according to the Daily Herald today, Karakter is still going to have their party on New Year's Day! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> Pretty funny, one page of the DH is the ad for Karakter and the next page is an ad for El Zafiro, saying the Dive has "moved" to El Zafiro. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Dutch Dive at Karakter
[Re: GaKaye]
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12/28/2015 11:57 AM
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GaKaye said: But why not? It's really just an excuse to party! Apparently, ... as I have found no link to altruism by either location hosting the Dive. In the Netherlands, as in the U.S. with the Polar Plunge, there is a charitable or fundraising aspect...not merely drunken debauchery and a way to promote the establishment.
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