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spaking English

Speak English An object weighing 750 pounds and displacing 10 cubic ft is lying in 50 ft of fresh water. If a drum is to be used to lift the object to the surface, how…

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feeling local

Call for Pizza Let’s try uploading that picture of the divemaster house again – it really has to be seen to get a feel for the vibe around here… It didn’t take me long to…

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solbeam, d.m.

Solbeam, D.M. Wondering where in the world, Sol from San Diego is? *gives forearm a few slaps* STILL in Utila! Addicted, I’m afraid to say. Addicted to what? Addicted to Sea Turtles and Spotted Eagle…

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getting narked

Getting Narked ***** Yesterday, me, a Canadian, two Aussies and two Austrians laid our bodies on a sandy patch at the end of the sand airplane landing strip and screamed mad profanities as the plane…

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trying to equalize

I’m still alive…just super busy with dive training. Today I start my advanced class, and tomorrow I’ll be taking my first shipwreck dive and night dive! I’m actually considering taking the whole dive master course….but…

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padi certified

I’m ALIVE! …and I’m PADI Certified! That means I’ve completed the open water course and can legally dive up to 18 meters. I start the advanced course this weekend. I have SO much to say,…

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on her way to the bay islands

Dear Reader, By the time you read this, I´ll be scrunched in the corner of a hot and dirty chicken bus somewhere in between Guatemala and Honduras. Chapter 4 of “The Adventures of Travel Merry…

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