Market Friday Goes to Bonaire

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Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) I hope you will join me as we share different markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see so many different markets and different cultures.


Please leave the link to your post on here so it can easily be found by others. They are easier to find in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much!! ❤


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I have been to so many new places lately! I love to share and be shared with! I have always and forever liked to see different fruits and vegetables or products that are being sold. Perhaps I cannot get them here. So, yes! I would love to see yours! Don't forget to take photos wherever you happen to be shopping - whether it be the grocery store, the local marketplace or even an art gallery. Wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Be different if you wish! It does not have to be a traditional market! We will love it! I promise you! Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.


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Today is @MarketFriday and today I would love to show you why I love the island of Bonaire! It is easily a direct flight from Washington, DC south to the South American borders. Bonaire is a world-famous site that offers some of the best diving in the Caribbean. Bonaire is far enough south (about 50 miles north of Venezuela) that it is below the track of Caribbean hurricanes. What many people may not think about is that hurricanes create a lot of sediment off the ocean floor decreasing underwater visibility and often damaging coral reefs. The reefs and water clarity are exceptional in part because the Dutch had the foresight to established the Bonaire National Marine Park in 1979… which has one of the world's most active management of its marine resources. To my knowledge, it is the oldest Marine Park anywhere.


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It is so nice to be able to rent an apartment close enough to walk to the dive shops. After all, if you are coming to Bonaire, you are coming to dive, It isn't a typical Caribbean-type island, although the nature lover in you will want to self tour the place.

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Ocean currents approach the island from the east, so the entire western side has calm, clear water and a reef that runs the entire length of the west coast, and it is only a short swim from shore. While most dive locations are reached by boat and sometimes shore diving (where you walk into the water from the beach), Bonaire’s famous for its 60-official walk-off dive sites on the west coast (and another three on the southeast coast). At Bonaire, when you get a package deal from the dive shop, it usually includes a vehicle which is mostly pick-up trucks. If yours is not included in your arrangement, many dive sites will rent one to you. Then you are able to drive to the sight of your choice, park, swim, and scuba!


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But as a “tourist,” how do you find these dive sites? Easy!! They have a map that shows the name and number of the dive site…they are extremely easy to find! Roads are few on the island. Getting lost is almost impossible. Back to the dive sites! #1 site is the furthest north and # 61 is the furthest south - although 61 catches some of the open ocean and while it is much better than 62 and 63, is not as good as the other 60!). Did you get all that??


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The Queen’s Highway follows the beach along the west and while the map tells basically where your desired dive spot is, when you get close enough, you look for the pull-off’s which lead to parking lots on their shore. Each dive site has two white stones, one at either side of the pull-off. One of the stones will have the dive site’s name painted on it and the other will have the number of the dive site. If you ever have the opportunity to dive Bonaire, “just do it”!!!


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The dive shops there are so easy to work with. You bring back two empty tanks, get two full ones. Easy as a Sunday morning. Oh, yes! I wish diving everywhere was this easy. It is a remarkable little island just a wink away from Venezuela. The people were amazingly friendly and so very helpful. There is a town of sorts, but, nothing really to buy, although I am sure that will all change as the tourist trade ramps up. I am going back for a few days in two weeks. Perhaps I will get some fresh pictures, you just never know. I must say that expenses were minimal or a trip like this and I know this is another very unusual #MarketFriday, but, isn't that point? Seeing what your money will buy in different places. I even hired a driver on one trip which only cost $25.00 for the whole day, gas included. Oh, yes!


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I want to thank everyone for visiting #MarketFriday! I appreciate the time it takes to read and respond to these posts. If you made a post and linked it, you know I will make my way over to your place to read it. I hope others will too. That is the joy of having a challenge. Post and share with others. Thank you for taking the time and energy to make a post and I hope everyone has a wonderful week!


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Read more about Bonaire National Marine Park here
and all about Bonaire here

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Oh look at those bright colors from all the underwater thingies! Outstanding. I am sure you will bring back a bunch of great shots. I wouldnt mind one of those boats there. I bet there is some sailing going on as well.

I used to have a large saltwater aquarium. I really love all the cool things there are in the oceans. These pics are speaking to me and I need to plug my ears! All that salt water stuff is expensive, even the living rocks!!!! Great post!

Oh, you can hear it calling, can't you?? The sea is calling! I am not sure I can wait another day. I am so ready.

The colors are so bright and vivid down there, aren't they? It is like another whole world, and I love it. It really is like a huge aquarium down there. :)

You better plug your ears, I can hear the sirens calling! You can't put a price on cool stuff!!

Thank you! It was actually a very fun post.

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Thank you for the resteem and upvote

OK Denise, here is the promised link, albeit a bit tardy. It is always a bunch of fun doing your tag.

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OMG! You are OK sometimes... Not that there was a slight of wording on that, eh, @old-guy-photos.

Well, thank you so much for taking the time and effort to drop the link. It is always appreciated. Forgiveness asked! I am sorry that your toddlers needed your attention at the same time. I should have waited! I know how tied up you can be some days and much appreciation for your support.

Thanking you always for the

Oh, and just for poetic justice, Pavi is on, singing his heart out with your favorite duet. Haha!

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OMG That is exactly what I thought of when I saw this LOL. It does have a bit of snark to it hehehe. Of course it was just a picture from the post and I couldn't very well send a winter scene from my bedroom as that would just be silly!

Oh! I wish I could hear it. I always loved that one. I could send you a taste of it a cappella again. You remember that, Sunshine? You know it is so lonesome in the old doghouse, you could at least say hi ;P

BTW You have my name wrong again on your sepia post... Just sayin :P

Hi, Paul! I have your name wrong? I'll check it out. Thanks!

Yes. A touch of snark. How appropriate. :))

Ah. That is soo sad. A hello - goodbye then :(

Cya Sunshine.

Thanks! I changed it. I must have been in a rush!

No worries. I was just trying to get you to talk. You know you won't be using it much anymore, so best get it right lol. You can always call me Mike, if you want to ;) I guess the old salmon better just give up. I left you a last message. I was always your biggest fan. You know it's true ;)

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Thank you for dropping a link to your #MarketFriday post! We are always glad to see the @world-traveel-pro out there in the Markets, showing all of us a different aspect of the country. The Privoz Market was amazing and I am glad we get to visit another part of it and see the different products offered by the local community!

Thank you again for joining the #MarketFriday challenge!

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Thanks Denise. This is one of the largest food markets in the world (they say) So still more to come!

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Thank you for this amazing trip to Bonaire national marine Park.

Stunning photos, Denise.
They can be viewed for hours :-)

I've never been diving before,
but I like to watch videos from the underwater world.

Today I have everything simple - children's toys and products of our Kuban masters.

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Thank you so much 4 this week's comments about Bonaire National Marine Park. It's a very unique Island and I think that you would really enjoy it there, although it is not a typical Paradise, so to speak.

I agreed that the underwater world it is a fascinating place and it has so much life that we know nothing about. Seems funny but it's true! Well, you have never been diving but guess what? It's never too late to learn!

I see that you have children toys and products made by your Kuban Masters! I know you say that it's very simple, but there is nothing simple about it. It's always lovely dinner and I look forward to seeing it!

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It was my pleasure to write my very first post for your MarketFriday initiative, Denise! :) Here is the link: https://steemit.com/photography/@phortun/market-friday-street-markets-of-cuba

Those underwater shots from Bonaire look absolutely breathtaking! I did not know you are such a great and experienced diver. I am impressed! :)

Well I must admit that I was very excited to see your name when I opened up my computer. I have been looking forward to see what you would put out for your first #MarketFriday!

To be honest, no matter what it is oh, I am sure that it will be wonderful. It is so much fun to take a trip around the world through the market posts. You can tell alot about an area by going to their markets. So I could keep on philosophizing here or I could go and check out your market, right? I want to thank you in advance for posting into the market Friday challenge. I also want to thank you very much for dropping the link here.

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It was my pleasure Denise, seriously :) It is actually just a few shots without much description but hopefully, it still qualified haha :)) Thanks for organizing this fun challenge.

It was way more than I expected, especially after you said that you didn't really have any. Thank you so much for going through your files and thank you so much for participating.

You definitely put out a good post I appreciate it.

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Thank you! I want you to know that you dropped your link when I post it to the other post that you had dropped here. Talk about being in tune with each other! Thank you so much for joining Market Friday and for dropping your link here!

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Thank you so much, Shaun! @shaunf

I want to tell you how much I appreciate you joining the #MarketFriday challenge every week and I appreciate you dropping off the link here to make it easier for me and everybody else.

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I have never tried this kind of rest, but we have a friend who is very fond of scuba diving. Recently, he even bought himself a new diving suit. It's great that you have the opportunity to visit such wonderful places !!! I have never heard of such an island. I was interested to learn about this and see your photos. $ 25 for a whole day rent is very cheap !!!! if you are still resting on the island, pleasant rest to you !!!!!
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In actuality, it was my last trip Before Christmas and I will be going back in a couple of weeks. Oh, you have a very smart friend that knows how to taking this kind of rest and use it wisely! LOL I actually got a new diving suit last year so I think I am pretty good but did you know that they come in different weights because the water is cold in some places and it's warm in other places. So the weight of the suit it's depending on where you're going to be diving. Having said that, it is true that even in the warm Waters of the Caribbean, if you dive deep, the water is cold.

I truly understand your friend buying a new diving suit as there are so many different ones that you can use, for different purposes. I have a lot of different photos but I didn't want to bore anybody! You are right! I was tickled pink to pay $25 a friend and myself to be chauffeured around all day. On top of that, they gave us a wonderful sightseeing Adventure.

I am done resting, but I promise I will be back to it in a couple weeks. Thank you so much for dropping your link here and I just want you to know that I appreciate you and your support.

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wow !!!! I do not cease to be amazed by your courage !!!!! rest, dear !!!! and have fun !!! I'm waiting for your new pictures !!!!! in fact, I do not understand much about diving :)

It's so beautiful under the sea. I guess that is what it all comes down to. Another whole world down there.

Bah! I have no courage. Perhaps a little less brain to think with. :))

Have a wonderful weekend!

oh, Denise, you make me laugh :))))) it would be wonderful if at least a third of the world's population would have at least half of your brain :)))) I am afraid that many people have no brain at all or they don’t know how to use it :)))) I'm sorry for pessimism. Yes you are right!!! underwater is really amazing world !!!!!

Aw! Good morning from here! Thank you! You are always a joy to read! xo

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Thank you so much for trying out the #MarketFriday Challenge!

I look forward to reading about the wonderful markets that you have gone to. There is nothing more exciting than perusing the world and enjoying the differences of our communities. I found it fascinating and I hope to never stop traveling. I hope you had a good time putting it together because that is half the fun.

Thank you so much for dropping your link and make it easier for me to find you and others.

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