Author Archives: David Dice

Fjord tour to Flam, June 11

Posted on June 11, 2014 by David Dice

It poured rain last night in a heavy thunderstorm.  I didn’t sleep well at all.  I initially went to sleep right away, but then woke up at midnight — which would be about 6 pm and suppertime in Saskatchewan — … Continue reading →

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Arrival in Bergen, Norway, June 10

Posted on June 10, 2014 by David Dice

We left Edmonton last night almost half an hour late, since our plane was about that late arriving from Iceland.  As there are six time zones difference to Iceland, but it only a 6 hour flight we arrived at just … Continue reading →

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A week in Prince Albert National Park

Posted on June 3, 2014 by David Dice

We left on May 27 and spent the next six nights at Sandy Lake, staying in our trailer.  During the day we either paddled, hiked, or biked. On Wednesday, May 28 morning I awoke early and spent a couple of … Continue reading →

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Our Last Night in Maui, May 11

Posted on May 11, 2014 by David Dice

Unfortunately good things must come to an end.  Though we are looking forward to going home, we’ve had a beautiful stay in a very nice place, and tonight will be the last.  We don’t leave Maui until late tomorrow, and … Continue reading →

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A Polynesian Funeral and Whales, May 10

Posted on May 10, 2014 by David Dice

We had two unique experiences today: a funeral next door on the beach and our first sighting of humpback whales on Maui. The funeral was held on the sand right beside our condo. We only watched the last part when … Continue reading →

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Ahihi-Kina’u Natural Area Reserve, May 9

Posted on May 10, 2014 by David Dice

We got up early this morning, and left for the south end of Maui at just about 7 am.  First though we used the hose to wash some of the dirt off our car.  It is still pretty dirty, and … Continue reading →

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Olowalu Reef and Lahaina, May 8

Posted on May 8, 2014 by David Dice

In the morning we snorkeled for a good hour at the Mile 14 beach (Olawalu Reef).  We swam out a long way, to the edge of the reef where there was a tour boat (it left just as we got … Continue reading →

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A day in Kahana, May 7

Posted on May 7, 2014 by David Dice

We stayed at the condo today.   In the morning we snorkeled in front as it was very calm today. We saw a few though not a lot of fish.  Mostly we just read and relaxed, though we did go … Continue reading →

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Kahekili Beach Again, May 6

Posted on May 7, 2014 by David Dice

Another beautiful day at a very nice beach.  This beach is one of the nicest one for snorkeling close to our condo.  I went snorkeling three times, and Enid twice.  There is a long reef that parallels the shore.  In … Continue reading →

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Makena Five Caves, May 5

Posted on May 6, 2014 by David Dice

We arose early and drove south through Kehei and Makena to this very pretty spot just south of the Makena Surf Condo.  When we got there it looked as if the water was rather turbid, but a couple there snorkeling … Continue reading →

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