March 28

Our film crew at work. All the gear that goes in, must come out… The last parting shot . . . This is a tribute to expeditions past. Mike packing it all away. Thanks to Therese for her grammar insights! All good things must come to an end… Friday, 28…

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March 27

The center of Allison’s Room. A gaggle of regulators. Thanks for all the hard work. Exploration continues. Thursday, 27 March 2003 Therese prepared french toast as we began to prepare for our day. This is going to be the last big diving day of the expedition as Friday will be…

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March 26

Mike prepares for some more underwater video. Plastic…No home for a crab. Nat & Renee discuss how high an arm rest should be After a hard day in the jungle… Our team leader hits the wall. Laying more line Wednesday, 26 March 2003 After another exciting breakfast of french toast…

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March 25

Inside the Grand Canyon Room Ceiling decorations. Calcite Rafting. Flowstone formation. Divers Alert Network Logo. Laying more line. Tuesday, 25 March 2003 Andy Henderson and Nat Robb prepared our breakfast this morning of french toast, bacon and buttered toast. Therese sliced a wonderful fresh tomato (after peeling it, George likes…

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March 24

Good morning Akumal… Cenote Camilo, big and blue. After the hike out of the jungle . . . 0.6 mi. trail to Cenote Camilo and Carri’s Loft Nat, Andy and Renee after today’s dive. Hot…Humid…Horrendous hiking!! Monday, 24 March 2003 Yesterday thunderstorms tormented the Akumal area into the evening. However,…

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March 23

Cenote Raphael with new bridge for easier entry. George takes water sample near cave floor. Renee and George communicating data during survey. George on the Raphael Line. Mike “helping” Renee exit Cenote Raphael. Moving and Video Day. Sunday, 23 March 2003 This morning we had pancakes by Mr. Henderson to…

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March 22

The team says ‘good bye’ to Nan. Renee in her custom Atlan wetsuit.. George & Renee – today’s dive from Cenote Mud. Leticha (top), Shirley and Javier. Mike prepares gear for tomorrows video shoot. Half way point of this years mission. Saturday, 22 March 2003 This morning we had a…

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March 21

Are you supposed to put that stuff in your mask? Renee and Senora Camilo. Not recommended for a boat dive trip… Andy & Nan visit Aktun Chen George in his DiveRite sidemount rig. Diving Continues… Friday, 21 March 2003 Nat prepared a delicious breakfast of high speed French toast to…

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March 20

Team Cue-ball & the water sample. Mike and Renee in Mud. Don Rafael house, and our access to the system. George does some “surface deco” after his dive. Sartek Light and canister ready for action. Diving Continues… Thursday, 20 March 2003 Team 1, entering the Cenote with 5 tanks each,…

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March 19

Nat & Renee put on their cylinders in Mud Cenote. Mike gives Renee a little field first aid. Empty reel = happy cave exploriers! Nan & Theresa in the field to help haul tanks. Nat in his DiveRite sidemount rig Dive, dive, dive… Wednesday, 19 March 2003 This morning we…

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