Travel Log 51 Countries

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1) Anguilla , 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1996, 1999 to 2004. Caribbean Ocean: Prickly Pier. Snorkeling and Underwater Photography. Eastern Caribbean, comprises a small main island and several offshore inlets. The marine parks are the perfect nursey for a multitude of juvenile marine life including sea turles and stingrays.  Its beaches range from long sandy stretches like Rendezvous Bay, overlooking neighboring Saint Martin island, to secluded coves reached by boat, such as at Little Bay. Protected areas include Big Spring Cave, known for its prehistoric petroglyphs, and East End Pond, a wildlife conservation site.

2). Aruba, 1983, 2014 DWI off the coast of Venezuela, has dry, sunny weather, blond beaches and gentle surf. The tourquoise waters and plenty of reefs in the south, seagrass gardens and plenty of wrecks on the west side.  Constant trade winds bring cool breezes and cause the divi-divi trees to slope southwesterly. European influence shows in architecture that features Dutch gables painted in tropical pastels. It’s also evident in language, with English, Dutch and Spanish spoken alongside the local tongue, Papiamento.1993, 2009 Antilla Wreck, Arashi Reef, Malmok, Barabudda Reef. Caribbean Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography 20 dives

3). Australia, 1994 2017 Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area1994 Sydney, Cairns Coral Sea  Green Island, Outer Barrier Reef, Arlington reef, Upolu Cay, Michaelmas Cay , Paradise Reef, “Tusa Dive” 9 dives. 2017 Brisbane.

4) Bahamas 1991, 1993, 1992, 2015 The Bahamas is a coral-based archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Its 700-plus islands and cays range from uninhabited to packed with resorts. The northernmost, Grand Bahama, and Paradise Island, home to many large-scale hotels, are among the best known. Scuba diving and snorkeling sites include the massive Andros Barrier Reef, Thunderball Grotto (used in James Bond films) and the black-coral gardens off Bimini. 1993, 1997, 2010, 2013, Nassau, Freeport, Bimini. Caribbean Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography and Filming: “Stuarts Cove”, Shark Diving: observing reef shark behavior, 16 dives. 

a) Live aboard “Nekton Rorgual” Medio Reef. 25 dives

5) Belgium, known for medieval towns, Renaissance architecture and as headquarters of the European Union and NATO. The country has distinctive regions including Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north, French-speaking Wallonia to the south and a German-speaking community to the east. The bilingual capital, Brussels, has ornate guildhalls at Grand-Place and elegant art-nouveau buildings.1986 Antwerp

6) Belize Keys, The Belize Barrier Reef is a series of coral reefs straddling the coast of Belize, roughly 300 meters offshore in the north and 40 kilometers in the south within the country limits 2010 Amatique Bay. Diving and Underwater Photography 6 dives

7) Bonaire, DWI municipality of the Netherlands, lies off Venezuela’s coast in the southern Caribbean. Its reef-lined coast is protected by Bonaire National Marine Park. Beyond its rich marine life, the island shelters lizards, donkeys and birds within its immense Washington Slagbaai National Park, marked by beaches, lagoons, caverns and desert-like hills.2009 Caribbean Ocean: Dive Buddy resort. Diving and Underwater Photography. 20 dives

8) Burma: Myanmar (formerly Burma) is a Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 ethnic groups, bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. Yangon (formerly Rangoon), the country's largest city, is home to bustling markets, numerous parks and lakes, and the towering, gilded Shwedagon Pagoda, which contains Buddhist relics and dates to the 6th century. Entered from Mae Sai while trekking: Tuk Tuks, Illegal Poaching Markets, Jade and Gem Markets. Reef and Rainforest guide; Pan was my translator

9) Cayman Grand Cayman, the largest island, is known for its beach resorts and varied scuba diving and snorkelling sites. Cayman Brac is a popular launch point for deep-sea fishing excursions. Little Cayman, the smallest island, is home to diverse wildlife, from endangered iguanas to seabirds such as red-footed boobies.2001, 2004, 2007:“7 Mile Beach Resort” Sand Chute, La Mesa, “Sunset House” Sting Ray City.   Caribbean Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography. 45 dives

Little Cayman, Little Cayman Dive resort 2019, 10 dives

10) Canada, Montreal is the most populous municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-most populous municipality in Canada. Originally called Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city Le Germain, New Year’s Celebration. Montreal

11) Costa Rica, Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds Arenal Volcano, Manuael Antonio, Irazu, Guanacaste, Marino Ballena, National parks. Corcovado Zip Line tour National Park, Drake Bay Wilderness Resort. Caño Island Biological Reserv Caribbean Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography. 10 dives.

12) Dominican Republic 2006 & 2016 Caribbean Ocean: La Romana, Casa De Campo, Altos de Chavon, Chayvon River Catalina, The Wall, the Aquarium. Diving and Underwater Photography. 6 dives

13) Ecuador, 1997 Quito & Galapagos, Santa Cruz, Wolf, Darwin, Taqus Cove, Vincente Rock, Cousins Rock, No Seymour, No Channel, Gordons Rock,   Pacific Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography. 

a) Live aboard “Aggressor” Fleet. 25 dives

14) England, 1986, 1995 London, Dover.

15) Egypt, Sinai.1998 and 1999 Diving Safari: sleep in the dessert. Diving: Nuweibaa, Tiran Straits: Jackson Reef, South Lagoon, Thomas Reef, Kate Reef, Dahab: Canyon, Rex Reef, Coral Gardens, The Islands,  Gulf of Aqaba,  Sharm el Shiekh: Ras Nasrani, Nabik, Red Sea.  

i) a) Live aboard Red Sea, Ras Mohammed: Anenome City, Shark Reef, Jackfish Alley, Shark Observatory and Hurghuda. 50 dives

16) Fiji, Nadi. Viti Levu. Vatulele, Taveuni: Robins Rainbow. Vanua Levu.  Gau 1: Jims Alley, Camilles Castle, Nigali Passage, Antheas. Wakaya 1: Blue Ribbon, Kaua passage, White Rock, Kearns Reef. Namena 1: Magic Mountains, Save a Tack. Moses Marbles, Hi 8, E6, Diving and Underwater Photography.

i) a)Live Aboard  “Sere Ni Wai” 35 dives

17) France, 1986, 1997 Paris (L’ouvre Museum), Cannes, Marseille, Nice, Monaco, Tours, Port Bacares, Pyrenees, Versailles, Boudreaux.

18) Guatemala, 2010 Puerto Barrios, Rio Dulce Tour, Ak'tenamit project. Amatique Bay. 4 dives  Arrested at the airport, because I refused to give up my camera gear.  

19) Honduras, 2000 Bay Island: El Aquilar wreck, Caribbean Sea Diving and Underwater Photography. 

a) Peter Hughes Live Aboard “Caribbean Pearl”, Roatan: Nitrox Alley, Tabiana Beach, Kryptos Caper,    Mandys Eel Gardens Utilla: Turtle Bay Wall, Tuen town, Guanaja, Cayos Cochinos. 25 dives

20) Indonesia, No Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait. Bitung Harbor: Muck diving. NAD Lembeh resort.  Diving and Underwater Photography and Film. 25 dives

21) Ireland. 1961 to 2020, annually Painting and Photography expeditions.  Dublin( National Gallery, Book of Kells, Trinity College Lecture): Paintings:“H’apenny Bridge”, “Four Courts”, “Bray Head”, “Irelands Eye” Clare (Match Making Festival Lisdoonvarna, The Burren, Doolin Music Festival): Painting: “Cliffs of Moher”, Cork Painting: “Blarney Castle”, “Cohb Cathedral” Donegal Painitng: ”Cottages”,  Kildare( Food Festival), Killarney: National Park, Kilkenny, Meath (Heritage Trail: Newgrange), Galway Oyster Festival, Limerick, Sligo, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford.

Feb 2012: Meeting with Mary Davis, Director Eurasia Special Olympics.  To coordinate participation by Eden Kids in the next Special Olympics.  Introductions to Special Olympics Israel Tali Kornhauser, Arranged Introductions for Mary Davis in NY for support with influential members of the community representing: Brazil, China, Korea and Israel.  Arranged a visit to Israel to meet Eden Kids.

22) Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s "David" and Brunelleschi's Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital1986 Rome

23) Israel: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2012. Painting and Photography.

• Tel Aviv, Feb 2012“Edens Kids”,  Shimon Eyal: Meeting with Special Olympics: Tali Kornhauser, Director and discussions on building the pool at the Tel Aviv airport for disabled children.  Arranged a trip for Mary Davis of Special Olympics Eurasia to visit Eden Kids in TelAviv.  On going project.

• Jerusalem, Old City

• Masada, Dead Sea, Kibbutz

• Eilat, Underwater Observatory Marine Park,  Dolphin Reef Diving 10 dives

24) Jamaica 2000 Breezes Runaway Bay. Caribbean Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography

25) Jordon, 1996 Aqaba. The lost City of Petra: The “Rose City” is a honeycomb of hand-hewn caves, temples, and tombs carved from blushing pink sandstone in the high desert of Jordan some 2,000 years ago. Hidden by time and shifting sand, Petra tells of a lost civilization. Little is known about the Nabateans—a nomadic desert people whose kingdom rose up from these cliffs and peaks, and whose incredible wealth grew from the lucrative incense trade. Photography Jordon Divers: 4 dives

26) Loas, 1998 Luang Prabang. MeKong longtail boats. Trekking Reef and Rainforest

27) Maldives, 2013 Mali,  Indian Ocean &  Loccadive Sea  North Atolls, South Atolls, Raa, No Ari, So Ari, .  Diving Underwater Photography and Filming Live Aboard “Carpe Vita LTD” 50 dives

28) Mexico: 1985, 1988, 1991, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. • Acapulco,

• Puerto Vallarta, 

• Cancun, 

• Cozumel “Casa Del Mar” Los Glorios, Paradise Reef   Caribbean Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography 40 dives.

• MEF Annual Whale Shark Expedition: A whale shark—the biggest fish in the sea—swims along, “extremely curious” about his observers.

29) Monaco. 1986 Japanese Gardens 

30) Netherlands:   1986 and 1997 Amsterdam: Prinsengracht, Rotterdam 

31) Northern Ireland: 2002 Derry, Antrim, Downpatrick, Belfast

32) Palau, Micronesia. Planned April 2014 Philippine Sea & West Pacific Ocean Diving 

i) Live Aboard “Aggressor” 25 dives

33) Palestine: 1998 and 2012 Bethlehem, Christ Birthplace. Jericho Dessert, Dead Sea. Photography

34) Puerto Rico: 1992, 2008, 2009 Humacao, Rincon: Desecheo Island, San Juan, and Old San Juan. 10 dives

35) Saba, DWI 1993-2012. Saba Deep: Hot Springs, Needle Point,  Pinaccles, Twilght Zone, Diamond Rock, Labyrinth Ladder, Sulfer Sands, 3rd encounter, Hole in the corner. El MoMo Cottages, Saba Deep 40 dives

36) Scotland, 1986, 1995 Edinburgh

37) Singapore. 1998 and Sept 2013

38) Solomon Islands 2017 Stayed at the kitanomendana in Honiara. Liveaboard on the Bilikiki travled to  Russell Islands Leru Cut, Mary Island and the Florida Islands , Japanese Mavis Plane, and  Marovo Lagoon area of the Western Province. Village visits 

39) Spain, 1994 and 2009

• Barcelona: torture museum

• Madrid: Prado Museum

• Pamplona: San Fermin Festival the “Running of the Bulls”

40) St Barts FWI, 1990- 2008 Caribbean Ocean: Hen & Chicks, Diving and Underwater Photography. 40 dives

41) Sint Maarten DWI, 1985 to 2013. Proselyte wreck, Mikes Maze, Long Beach, Chucks Muse. Caribbean Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography. 230 dives

42) St Martin, FWI: 1985 to 2013 Il Fourche, Creole Rock, Hen & Chicks, Carib Cargo, Groupers, Caribbean Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography. 80 dives

43) Taiwan, Taipei ,  Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial,  Dalongdong Bao An Temple  Jade 

44). Turks & Caicos: 2000 Providenciales, Turkois  Caribbean Ocean: Diving and Underwater Photography 25 dives 

45) Thailand: Feb 1998; Bangkok, Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Golden Budda, Erawan Shrine, Floating Markets

• Trekking: Chiang Mai: Meo and Karen Villages Elephant Trek, Wat Chiedi Luang, Wat Pan Tao, Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chiedi Man Chiang Rai: Delta Golden Triangle Resort: Chiang Saen, Wat Ptathat Jom Kitti, Wat Jedi Luang,  MeKong speed boat (staying with Lisu, Akha Hill Tribe families).  Phuket. 

a) A) Live Aboard Diving: Liveaboard: “MV Fantasea” Andaman Sea Similan Islands #3 Shark Fin, Hin Muang Purple Rock, Hin Darng Red Rock, ,#7 East of Eden,#8 Beacon Beach, Christmas Point, Fantasea Island,#9: Hideway. Surin Island: Turtle Ledges. Richulieu Rock, Elephant Head, Kohta Chai, Mu Ko Similan National Park.”.  25 dives

46) United Arab Emirates, 2013 Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, Bastikiya, Dubai Creek: Heritage and Dive Village, Sheikh Mohammed Center for Muslim Cultural Understanding, Dubai Museum, the Walk, Gold Suq, Spice Suq, Dessert Safari on Dune Buggies Arabian dessert. Dessert Conservation Reserve.

47) United States: Diving

• Florida: 2003 to 2004 Tampa Gulf of Mexico,. West Palm, Key West, Atlantic Ocean.  60 dives 

• Hawaii: 2002 & 2010 Kona: Octagon, Chimney, Corals Dome, Mono, Nudibranch Caverns, Blenders, Manta Rays night dives.  Kauai, Pacific Ocean.  30 dives

• New York: 2013 Montauk: Navy Pier, Rock beach.  Atlantic Ocean.  20 dives

48) Vatican City. 1986 St Peters Basilica

49) Venezuela, Caracas, Los Rogues National Park: Pinnacles, Mos, Green Paradise.  

a) Live Aboard “Antares Dancer” 25 dives

50) Wales, 1986 Cardiff

51) Venezuela, Caracas, Hilton