Sunday, December 14, 2008

Bunaken and Lembeh Island

Equipment: Due to luggage constraints I left the 5D behind and used 2 40D bodies with my Subal housing. Lenses Canon 60mm EFS, Sigma 10-20 and for the first time Sigma 10mm fisheye. I love the FF Sigma 15mm fisheye so I thought I would try its new brother. It did not disappoint - very sharp in the corners at all apertures I used. Also slightly less fishy making it great for topside and split shots.

The trip: Tailored to family diving vacation ( two adults and two teenagers )and organised by Jeremy Barnes from Safari Tours and Travel in Manado - very highly recommended. Everything went very smoothly.

Accomodation: Bunaken- Cha Cha resort. Simple but very comfortable with fantastic atmosphere. Our kind of holiday. Kids loved the dogs and the jungle and mangrove exploration. Diving very well organised and very relaxed. Some serious current on a few occasions but all part of the fun. Owner Raf is a hoot and goes the extra mile for you.
Lembeh- Kasawari Lembeh Resort. Beautiful classy resort. Amazing diving set up with best UW camera room I have ever seen. Expensive but worth it. First time to dive in Lembeh for me and it certainly lived up to its reputation.

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