Aug. 21, 2004 Eastern Magic check in list

Mulljac · Aug 4, 2004

Originally posted by Disneycrazymom
Has anyone looked into a tour in San Juan not sponsered by the ship? I found a good site today and discovered a tour that does the Rainforest and Luquillo Beach. It looks good as we really wanted to do both and DD4 is too young to do the Rainforest with swimming from Disney. Does anyone know how far Luquillo Beach is from the dock? I am thinking about taking a cab? Anyone know the area at all? Thanks

Angie, could you give me the address for this site. We also want to do the Rainforest but not with Disney. We were going to just take a cab there and back but I have no idea how much a cab would cost. Please send me any info you have. Thanks

Mulljac · Aug 4, 2004

Originally posted by Disney/Cheer Mom
My husband and son will both be in a tux.

My family and I are going to try SNUBA on St. Thomas. Has anyone ever done this? It sounds like alot of fun.

Hey Debbie,
Can tell what exactly SNUBA is? I haven't seen any info on this. And how much is it?
Thanks

DuncanLL · Aug 4, 2004

Hi everyone.

We have been down here in Hatteras, NC this week on our annual family vacation. Boy, did we get an extra surprise this year. Hurricane Alex, which quickly and unexpectedly strengthened off the coast clipped the Outer Banks yesterday - right over us! It was a Category 2 storm and did some moderate damage. Phones and electric were out. Our house is 25 yards from the ocean and shook like we were in an earthquake from the wind which gusted to 120 mph. Our cars were flooded in the driveway. The water rose so fast...

We're figuring that since we experienced a hurricane on this trip, we should be spared another on the cruise!

We haven't gone out fishing yet since a lot of the boats and marinas suffered a lot of damage. No one expected the storm to be as devastating as it was. That's why we weren't even evacuated. There is still a lot of flooding, but it's starting to recede.

We'll talk to you all later!!!

Linda

denise5374 · Aug 4, 2004

Linda and family,

What an ordeal to endure...Hope you are all OK.

My next door neighbors are also down in the Outer Banks somwhere this week. Hope they are OK as well.

Denise

Shygirl · Aug 4, 2004

Just got back from shopping. Got another outfit for dinner. I will start packing next week, when we get out suit cases.

I can't beleive that it is coming so soon.

I will miss the meeting at Ron Johns as we are flying in on Saturday Morning. My DH has to work up until we go. Late install at Microsoft. Good thing I scheduled a late flight for us, as he will proably be done right before we have to leave for the airport.

He is going to need this vacation. I am so glad that we can take it. :cool:

Reignman · Aug 4, 2004

Shygirl:

Are you and your family on the Alaska red eye flight on Fri. night?

We are leaving SeaTac on that bad boy as well. Let me know and we will look for you.

Sean

lalapodip · Aug 4, 2004

Hey Linda, glad to hear that you survived Hurricane Alex!!

And I believe that is IT for hurricanes....we don't want to hear that word from 8/21 through 8/28 :sunny:

dannyb · Aug 4, 2004

Originally posted by Mulljac

Originally posted by Disney/Cheer Mom
My husband and son will both be in a tux.

My family and I are going to try SNUBA on St. Thomas. Has anyone ever done this? It sounds like alot of fun.

Hey Debbie,
Can tell what exactly SNUBA is? I haven't seen any info on this. And how much is it?
Thanks

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I've read about this but never done it. The word Snuba is a combination of snorkeling and scuba. It is easier to do than either one of them. You breathe through a hose that goes to an air tank that floats above you on the surface . That way, you can dive down a little ways (although not as far as w/ scuba). You also don't have to worry about the dangers of breathing compressed air at depth (for those not familiiar w/ it, there is a danger w/ scuba diving that your lungs can burst like a balloon if you hold your breath while surfacing - - but that is not a problem with SNUBA.

Another neat thing to look into for those still considering what to do in St. Thomas is those BOB scooters - you ride underwater on motorized scooters that have a hood. There is an air bubble, fed by an airtank attached to the scooter, and your head goes up in there. Typically, you will have scuba divers around you in case anything goes wrong. I've heard real good reports about these, and they are a good way for those w/out scuba training to get down close to the reef.

I'm certified to dive, but I usually don't bother in the Eastern Caribbean - - the real good diving is Western.

Dan

Shygirl · Aug 4, 2004

REIGNMAN,

We are flying Continental 11:30 Friday. If you see me just say hi, since i wont know what you look like.

Mulljac · Aug 4, 2004

Originally posted by dannyb
I've read about this but never done it. The word Snuba is a combination of snorkeling and scuba. It is easier to do than either one of them. You breathe through a hose that goes to an air tank that floats above you on the surface . That way, you can dive down a little ways (although not as far as w/ scuba). You also don't have to worry about the dangers of breathing compressed air at depth (for those not familiiar w/ it, there is a danger w/ scuba diving that your lungs can burst like a balloon if you hold your breath while surfacing - - but that is not a problem with SNUBA.

Another neat thing to look into for those still considering what to do in St. Thomas is those BOB scooters - you ride underwater on motorized scooters that have a hood. There is an air bubble, fed by an airtank attached to the scooter, and your head goes up in there. Typically, you will have scuba divers around you in case anything goes wrong. I've heard real good reports about these, and they are a good way for those w/out scuba training to get down close to the reef.

I'm certified to dive, but I usually don't bother in the Eastern Caribbean - - the real good diving is Western.

Dan

Thanks for the info Dan. Sounds real interesting. Maybe someday I will try it.

Disneycrazymom · Aug 4, 2004

The San Juan site is:

www.travelandsports.com/san.htm#to

I hope we get to see you at the hotel, we'll be the ones with the kids that won't leave the pool!

Linda, I am glad your ok, that will be a family reunion to remember.

Verandah Man · Aug 5, 2004

O.K., I can't help myself, I'm doing the "Single Digit Dance" until I leave for vacation. I know there are others on this thread who would like to join me, "Let's get this thread jumping!!!"

:rockband: