The Donkey Divers Returned to Bonaire. While we spent
as much time as we could diving the reefs of the Marine Park, we did come up for air once
in a while.
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Donkeys visit the Donkeys
The Donkey Divers returned to the Donkey Sanctuary on Bonaire. We visited with the donkeys
that are responsible for our name and made a donation to the sanctuary. This is a
privately run operation so they need donations to continue to care for the weaker animals
on the island.
Hangin' at Julio's
Here
we are Hangin' at Julio's. Stephanie, Linda, Stan and I are hangin' at our favorite
sandwich and beverage establishment in Bonaire. This is where we go when no place else is
serving food or we just want to go someplace kewl to hang and get good burgers and fries.
The Twins!
These two lovely ladies are twin sisters from Holland. Marianna (left) is the bar tender
and Elisa (right) is a waitress at Mona Lisa, a great restaurant in downtown Kralendijk.
They make the perfect tag team as they mix great drinks and serve up the best food on the
island. The twins still can't hold a candle to June at Plum Krazy's when it comes to
service and mixology.
Honorary Member
The Donkey Divers pose for a picture with their newest honorary member. Alex was a great
divemaster on the boat dives that we did. He was able to show us several seahorses,
turtles, spotted eagle rays and frog fish. He is a real character that fit in with our
group really well.
Fill Up!
Here Johnny loads the tanks after Wally checks the pressure before we go for a couple of
shore dives.
Donkey Diver Headquarters
Donkey Divers hang out the flag at our headquarters at Buddy Dive.
Jeff Davis
Donkey Divers gather gear after a dive at Jeff Davis.
Donkey Sanctuary
The Donkey Divers spent some time visiting with the donkeys. These two young dokeys were
orphaned when their mothers died (one from starvation and one from and automobile
accident).
Older donkeys came over to visit with us. Some
seemed to remember us from our last visit three years ago.
Veterinarians on Bonaire
I wasn't the only veterinarian on the island. Dr. Christa Tolksdorf flew in (and out) on
the same plane and stayed in the same resort as the Donkey Divers. She practices in South
Pasadena, FL (near Largo).
Dr. Summers found a very interesting new friend.
She seems to meet someone new every time she goes to Bonaire.
This is just one of the many beautiful sunsets
we enjoyed from the island.