Can someone tell me if the reef and atoll areas were damaged as a result of hurricane Wilma? I am visiting Belize this week. I would love to get in a dive. Thank you.

I went out on the boats today to tan, the people I was with said diving was amazing again. Visibility is back too.

Thanks Ke.

Yes, thanks. I haven't been able to find much on Wilmas effects on Belize. So, I assume there were none. Good to know about the diving. I figured it at least stired up the wake.

Returning to AC the 16th of November for 16 days. Very interested in the diving conditions.
The boat tanning sounds great. The weather reports I've read say choppy seas. What's the effect on the diving?

Thanks

I went diving on Thur and it was great. very good visibility, 80 feet or more. Saw plenty of fish, four sharks, a baby shark with it's mother, lobster, lots... conditions are great again. Going tomorrow too!

I e-mailed Mata Rocks the day after Wilma hit Cancun. Terry and Liz said, the weather was blustery with lots of rain. Very little flooding and several docks were damaged. Not too bad at all. Thank God.

Yes I agree thank God. 5 days and a wake up, as Johns calls it; and were boarding the plane For Belize. Ke thanks for the diving conditions info. My heart is racing. Can hardly wait. Do you have to dive with a company or can you dive just you and your buddy, there in Belize? My brother and I went to Bonaire and did oh I guess about 20 shore dives on our own. Just wondering?

you will need a dive company. I highly recommend Amigo's Del Mar. Where are you staying? They will pick you up and drop you off. Very professional, knowledgeable, and FUN guides to dive with.

I am drinking this wonderful red wine right now thinking I am going to dive in the morning and will give you an even better report of dive conditions...I just must force myself to get up.

You must force yourself not to have too much red wine. hee hee

That was my thought too Seashell

oops, I have had 3. still awake. it;s 12am and I wanted to go to bed early but wide awake. Might have to give a dive report after diving on Wed instead???

Go out and listen to the sea for a few minutes. Then go back to bed. Imagine yourself diving, immersed, with the fish and the reef. As you imagine this, you will drop off to sleep in under 10 minutes.

thanks ke, I havn't slept for 2 nights now, but it's not red wine its sheer excitement. We leave Seattle 12:20 AM Nov. 12. Will spend 4 nights at the Manatee Lodge near Dangriga. Did you dive today? Will watch for your posting. Thanks for the recomendation. We dove with Patojo's last year and I am looking forward to reconnecting with them. Hope the same folks are working there this year. How long will you be on AC? We arrive Nov. 16, Depart Dec. 2.

sometimes i can not sleep here for the same reason...I lay awake still excited that I am not here. Sometimes feels like a dream. and I am wide awake all night thinking about how happy I am.

Seashell, didn't make it on the dive. Was wide awake and then right after falling asleep someone came to visit me and then couldn't fall right back asleep right away.

Diving tomorrow, forsure.

Sorry you missed your dive ke. I hope the visit was worth it. (wg)

lol. visits by important people or the ones you love are always worth it! Always up for visiting and hugs. I can always dive another day.

sounds wonderful. Make that dive tomorrow! And please make a dive report on this weeks conditions as well. Thanks! Have fun.

Errrr, OK but it is 2:40am and I have to get up by 8 to dive. Fortunately someone I was with tonight also reminded me that tomorrow I must make the dive. Oh, and they will know if I show up or not, lol!

the highlight of my day. Diving with Amigo's Del Mar, there was a lot to see today, even a really cool eel! Weather is terrific, visibility was 70 ft. Excellent.

Wow ke! Sounds like a fantastic dive. Which site did you visit? Glad to hear the weather is terrific and visiability Excellent. Do you take underwater photos? This time tomorrow we will be on our way to Houston. Then another 4 nights actually 5 before I get to see it all my self. How long will you be on AC? Maybe our paths will cross!

The other day was at Tacklebox Canyons. I do not take underwater pics anymore cause I am here and dive whenever. I never think to bring my camera anymore. I did when I used to vacation here. I am sure we'll cross paths as I am not leaving for awhile!