More Dive Pics!

Here's Suzanne performing a giant stride at Oil Slick Leap. The surf was a little rough and there was a little bit of current going from north to south, but things were quite calm once we got to the reef (about 70 feet off shore and 35 feet down). There's a very sturdy metal ladder at this dive site to aid you when exiting. It's the only way out of this dive site because of the elevated rocks and cliffs. Alternatively, one could exit at Witches Hut to the north or Andrea II to the south.

























Here's me at 1000 Steps. In reality, there are only 72 steps, but going down and up in full scuba gear is a real workout! It's the hardest part of this dive! Check out the beautiful water in the background. The lighter blue is Bonaire's shelf and consists of white sand, coral debris, and a sprinkling of corals. The darker blue is where the reef begins. Hanging from my left wrist is the underwater camera.















Suzanne at 1000 Steps. This shot gives you a much better view of the shelf and reef line.

























Each dive site on Bonaire that has shore access is marked with a yellow painted stone and the name of the dive site written on it. This is the infamous Salt Pier. In order to dive Salt Pier, and Town Peir in Kralendijk, you'll need to get the harbor master's permission and pay $25 per diver for a local dive master to accompany you. And yes, I put the stone back where I found it. Suzanne wouldn't let me take it.















This is Pink Beach. It was the only southern dive site we dove. Pink Beach is a popluar sunbathing area because it's the only spot for miles with any shade. However, the beach is no longer pink since Hurricane Lenny brushed Bonaire in 1999. Notice the palm trees ...















Kite surfers taking advantage of the trade winds at Margate Bay.