About Flying Gurnards: Haven't seen any Flying Gurnards lately. Still like odd stuff. And sometimes I do stupid stuff and call it spontaneous. True story. I also don't have travelling shoes. They broke before I left home (omen?) and since then it's been mostly bare feet and flipflops although I keep killing them and consequently am on my fourth pair. I miss home. And everybody that makes it what it is. I feel fortunate doing what I do where I am. And I am still full o' love for life!

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Thursday, 20 September 2012

Holy Cenotes

I love cenotes. The clarity of the water with sunlight filtering down, casting dramatic shadows on the impressive limestone rock formations are utterly spell-bounding. These freshwater sinkholes & entrances to underwater caves were revered by the ancient Maya and played a significant role in their civilization. It is easy to see why.

To many divers the mysterious enticement of a cenote beckons and instills an urge to explore what lies hidden beneath, and the underwater caves in the Yucatan Peninsula are slowly but surely being mapped by dedicated cave divers revealing a complex underground connected system. Some of these caves are frozen time capsules where archaeologists have discovered significant findings (click here for a video).

Below you will find images from Gran Cenote, Calavera and Angelita. Especially the last two I was enamored with. Calavera ('The Skull' or 'Temple of Doom') has a permanent halocline and Angelita...Oh, Angelita...A thick cloud of hydrogen sulfate makes you feel as if you are diving in a dream world. And if you are wearing any silver jewelry make sure you take a good look at it after you've surfaced: The chemical reaction between your silver bling and the hydrogen sulfate is not permanent but it sure is interesting!






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I vividly remember the first time I saw a pair of flying gurnards. It was a mesmerizing sight, not only due to my infinite love of unknown oddities but also because of the sheer grace and allure they exuded.
What would life be like without enigmatic experiences such as these?

Flying Gurnards & Other Concoctions contrives inspiration from both the mundane and the unusual and offers a quirky glimpse into adventurous times and enchanting encounters to be had on land and sea...
I've dusted off my travelling shoes in hot pursuit of remedies to alleviate Twitchy Feet Syndrome and its overriding nomadic nature - confronting it with a dapper dash of spontaneity, love and delightfulness