- Over/Under
- reef fish
- coronet fish
- yellowtail
- Frigatebird
- Dolphin
- w/f monkey
- crocodile
-Curt
Snorkeling in Panama, and more
Snorkeling in Panama, and more
I used to celebrate my birthdays with a dive. As a former diver, I celebrated my 76th by snorkeling in Panama. This first shot is an attempt at over/under with my little camera. You can see the jungle in the background.
The reef offered many of my old tropical friends: Moorish idols, sergeant majors, parrotfish, yellowtails, coronet fish, and even an octopus.
The trip included seeking various wildlife in Costa Rica and Panama. I describe myself as a whale and seabird enthusiast (not an expert). I took way too many pictures of the appropriately named Magnificent Frigatebird, a favorite seabird.
The spotted dolphin was a new species for me.
I also saw four species of monkey, including this white faced monkey.
We explored Lake Gatun, half way through the Panama Canal. While the jungle sported more monkeys and amazing birds, the lake itself had too many reptiles, snakes and crocs, for me to consider snorkeling in it. This big fellow rested on the shore.
I saw much more. I've slowed with age, but haven't stopped.
-Curt
-Curt
Happy to be alive.
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Awesome Curt! We are in Boquete Panama right now, will be in Bocas Del Toro next week for some diving. So glad you got in the water!
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Happy birthday! Cool creatures above and below the water!! Thanks so much for the posts and pics. Don’t stop!!
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Happy Birthday Curt!
Hey snorkeling is diving in my book ! once you stick your head underwater, you are in a different world.
Who is to judge if you find the marvels of marine realm in one or hundred feet ! Good for you.
Gives us youngsters something to look forward to
Hey snorkeling is diving in my book ! once you stick your head underwater, you are in a different world.
Who is to judge if you find the marvels of marine realm in one or hundred feet ! Good for you.
Gives us youngsters something to look forward to
Re: Snorkeling in Panama, and more
Awesome, and Happy Birthday! I gave up on the diving too, and discovered the fun of snorkeling in Hawaii.
<Penopolypants> "I, for one, would welcome our new cowboy octopus overlords."
<LCF> "There is ALWAYS another day to dive, as long as you get home today."
<LCF> "There is ALWAYS another day to dive, as long as you get home today."
Re: Snorkeling in Panama, and more
Very cool! Looks like a great adventure!
Get out of cove 2 and explore!
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Happy Birthday!!! 
Sounds like a fun adventure!
I'm so glad you got in the water. Your pics are fantastic. That bird looks super cool & I love those yellow fish!!!
Sounds like a fun adventure! I'm so glad you got in the water. Your pics are fantastic. That bird looks super cool & I love those yellow fish!!!
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Happy Birthday
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Awesome. Looks like a fun trip!
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Happy Belated Birthday sir!