Posted by: Mona | March 5, 2010

Pescador and sardines

Zillions of sardines, sometimes it becomes as dark as at night. Great movement and shapes :)

Enjoy!!!

Sardines at Peascador Island

Sardines at Peascador Island

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Posted by: Mona | February 27, 2010

D-1!!!

Time is running…finally I think I’ve packed everything though we didn’t find a way to stay below this tricky 30 kg limit. Joel is our last chance. As he only carries a tiny point-and-pray camera, he has no reason to pack more than 20 kg ;P
I think he will end up with some bits and ends of my stuff LOL
If anyone has advice , ideas on how to decrease the weight please let me know for the next trip.

The most important :)

The most important :)

Posted by: Mona | February 16, 2010

D -12 : Philippines !

D -12

Nudibranchs are plenty in the Filipino waters if you know where and how to look for them :) The show-off of colours is simply amazing. I must admit that I’ve never seen any other animal family with such a range of colours. And there are still more to discover!
This lovely nembrotha posed for me during a safety stop around Balicasag island.
Counting the hours…

Posted by: Mona | February 14, 2010

Countdown : Philippines dive trip!!!

D-14

The countdown has started. In 2 week’s time we will board the plane towards the Philippines. We are going to dive in the Visayas around Moalboal, Bohol and Malapascua. Three weeks of golden sunsets, colourful coral reefs, tasty mango shakes, crazy friends, far too much nitrogen, wet neoprene and much more fun.
As far as internet connectivity allows I will post a photo per day during the trip.
In order to make the waiting time shorter here some Philippines pics from previous trips.

To start with, here’s a nice and peaceful morning view over Pescador Island, off Moalboal.

Posted by: Mona | January 31, 2010

Wallpaper February 2010

Time to change your wallpaper!

Here some memories from Balicasag Island, Philippines. What a fabulous feeling to move close and in between this school of jacks. I can’t wait to get back there in a month!


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Posted by: Mona | January 29, 2010

Off to the BOOT

This Friday afternoon we are heading to Düsseldorf, Germany to attend the biggest dive show worldwide : the BOOT. This show runs for 9 entire days and tomorrow will be the last week-end. It’s not only a dive show but a show which covers everything related to water. Are you looking for a hook or a luxury yacht? You’ll find it here! May it be above, on or below the surface all activities and sports are covered. I’ll be back soon with the latest news.

BTW : Luxembourg is covered in snow and it keeps snowing. What a wonderful ride it will be Germany !

Posted by: Mona | January 20, 2010

Preparing the Philippines trip

The 1st of March will be the big day! 3 weeks diving in the Philipines around Cebu and Bohol. I’m keen on getting there to dive with good friends :)

I’m checking which airline is best and cheapest at that period. Not an easy task!

This picture was taken last year on one of the drift dives around Balicasag, close to Bohol. Only good memories

Posted by: Mona | January 5, 2010

Photo of the day

Posted by: Mona | December 30, 2009

Thoughts

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Posted by: Mona | December 29, 2009

Wallpaper January 2010

It’s time for the new year and here comes the January wallpaper for 2010.I took this shot in Manado in August. I love the sun beams. What amazes me is the harmony and beauty of the stinging hydroid glaophenia cupressina. These plant-like animals are closely related to jellyfish. So keep to the golden rule while underwater :  look only with your eyes, take only pictures and leave only bubbles.

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