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Photos from Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia

September 24th, 2011 No comments

Bonaventure Cemetery is a one of a kind cemetery, with all sorts of rare monuments. It has a park like atmosphere, and you could spend a whole day there exploring the various graves.
First stop though, Little Gracie Watson.

Little Gracie Watson

Gracie Watson

There is so much to see there, I will add a couple more photos for you to enjoy, but if you ever get a chance to go to Savannah, make sure to visit there. You drive right in and pull off to the side somewhere along the road, and go exploring.

McDevitt Grave, Bonaventure Cemetery

McDevitt Grave, Bonaventure Cemetery

Shafer tree stump grave

Shafer tree stump grave

Tallaferro grave

Tallaferro grave

General Anderson grave

General Anderson

Thats all for now, but I will be posting more photos of our recent Savannah trip soon.

Great Brisbane Dives

December 23rd, 2009 No comments

Moreton Bay is the perfect place for deep sea diving, no matter what time of year. From intriguing wreck dives to stunning see life, Moreton Bay has much to offer. If you are staying in the Brisbane area there are numerous PADI, Professional Association of Diving Instructors, centers that offer services in the Moreton Bay.

One of the most popular diving locations in Brisbane is Tangalooma Wrecks, on the western side of Moreton Island. This dive stop has fifteen underwater vessels that attract marine life of all kinds. While exploring this underwater ares you will have the privilege of observing numerous wobbegings, trevally, king fish and tropical fish of various kinds. This is also an excellent spot for drift diving due to the strong currents in the area.

Curtin Artificial Reef is located north of Moreton Bay, and is another popular diving destination. This area is particularly favored by those with intermediate qualifications and has much to see and explore. Since 1968 the underwater Research Group of Queensland has been sinking large vessels, cars, tires and pontoons for divers to explore. Much like Tangalooma Wrecks, there is also a wide range of marine life for you to observe during your dive.

Another noteworthy dive location is Mantra Ray Bommie. Here you can experience dives between five and fifteen meters. During you underwater adventure you will be able to get up close and personal with manta rays, leopard sharks, stingrays, turtles and more.

There are numerous other diving locations in Brisbane that can offer days of underwater adventure and fun. When you are diving it is important to remember that you should not push your limits. Only day at a comfortable depth and if you are frightened or unsure, it is best to head back up to the surface of the water.

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