Liveaboard the Thorfinn in Micronesia

In July 2000, I took my 3d trip on the Thorfinn on an excursion in Micronesia. The diving was good, but the real memory is of stopping at remote islands. For many of these people, the Thorfinn's visits are the only contact with the outside world. It's so incredible to see that their innocent life can still exist in our world today. My buddy for this trip was Patrice, and it was on this trip where she met Rob! Here's a short video This one is about 3 minutes,

It was also memorable for engine problems that left us adrift for almost 2 days! See my notes about the whole trip here.

Here is the rest of the video - it's well worth it if you can spend the time.

Here is a map from the brochure for the Thorfinn.

And a description from another year.

Solar Eclipse in Turkey

In August of 1999 Chris and I took a trip with Wilderness Travel to see a total solar eclipse in Turkey. We flew into Istanbul and then another short flight to Ankara.

A bus took us to the Eclipse viewing site where hundreds of people were gathered in a festival type of environment. Everyone was given special glass to protect our eyes as we looked at the sun.

When the eclipse actually happened, we put the glass in front of our camera lens to take the photo.

Palau Liveaboard Diving on the Ocean Hunter

This was a USA Divers trip. My roommate was Diane Johnston, others were Marie York, Jeff Lindemuth . We were on the Ocean Hunter for a week.

Trekking in Nepal

In 1990, I was 59 years old and newly divorced. I wanted to do something adventurous and maybe a little outrageous. Did I have something to prove? Maybe!
So I got on the maillist for all the adventurous travel companies I could think of ... Mountain Travel, Wilderness Travel, Sobek, Overseas Adventure Travel etc.

I ended up choosing the most challenging hike I could find ... it's near Mt. Everest! We flew into Kathmandu, then we started hiking. I couldn't find anyone to go with me, so I signed up alone, but the trip is with a small group and I was sure I'd get to know some great people during the course of the 15 day hike!

Here's a description from a similar trip by Wilderness Travel:

The mountain-ringed amphitheater of the Annapurna Sanctuary is one of the most dramatic settings in the Himalaya, with a 360-degree panorama of snow-covered peaks including mighty Annapurna I (26,545') and the sacred "fishtail" spire of Machapuchare (22,943'). To reach this lofty realm, we hike through a dazzling range of Nepal’s landscapes, from the brilliant green terraces, bamboo groves, and rhododendron forests of Gurung country, where slate-roofed villages and welcoming teahouses dot the trail, to a stunning glacier world surrounded by Himalayan giants. Once we’re inside this breathtaking mountain sanctuary, we enjoy a memorable Exploration Day with hikes up to high ridges for views that are simply out of this world.

Sea Dancer October 1989

A fabulous liveaboard dive trip on the Sea Dancer.
Starting in St. Martin then to Saba, Eustatia and St. Kitts
The heyday of Marilyn and Chris diving together.