PARADISE HUNTER
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This report is going to be a bit of a ramble that goes over the diving, the dining, the hotel and what ever else seams interesting. I will try to make a post per day, but if fun gets in the way, then fun wins.
Got it on Tuesday, March 25th and staying for a week at Blue Angel. My overall impression of the hotel is very positive. It's my first time staying here and it usually takes me a few days to really get the feel for a new hotel or resort. So far all is good. The restaurant is a huge plus. Free breakfast. (although they start to late for Jeremy's 7:30 pickup). Opening at 7:00 I have to hustle more than I care for. But they do have coffee set up in the lobby very early and that works for me. They have a 2:1 happy hour on drinks and aps and that's pretty popular. The guitar music at night is a nice touch as you can sit on your balcony and enjoy along with the sound of the waves. Street side noise is a bit of a negative though.
Tuesday 3/25/14:
Did a check out dive off B.A.'s shore. Over all an easy entry. Time it with the waves, have hard souled shoes and watch for sea urchins. The dive was also an easy dive. Shallow 20'-25', lots of sun, good vis @100'. The sting ray pen next to the hotel makes navigation very easy. Just need to be mindful of the strong current. Four rays, lot's of small lobsters, fair amount of fish life my the fence. Not much in coral heads, lot's of cement rubble. Good check out dive or place to work on skills. Water and air temps both at 81F.
Town: Shot into town for few items. Lobster sandwich at Le Chef (great sandwich, but for $20 it better be). Exchanged money at a cambio. Internet is saying 13Pesos:$1, but cambios are buying at 12.2:1. Not sure if I could find better, I don't have an account with any of the local banks and didn't want to look all over to get a couple extra pesos for the time.
Stopped by Mega for some beer, wine, water and snacks.
Overall, town was busy. Of note, Hooters at the Punta Langusta pier is playing all NCAA games.
Diner was B.A. Took advantage of the happy hour and passed out early.
PH
Got it on Tuesday, March 25th and staying for a week at Blue Angel. My overall impression of the hotel is very positive. It's my first time staying here and it usually takes me a few days to really get the feel for a new hotel or resort. So far all is good. The restaurant is a huge plus. Free breakfast. (although they start to late for Jeremy's 7:30 pickup). Opening at 7:00 I have to hustle more than I care for. But they do have coffee set up in the lobby very early and that works for me. They have a 2:1 happy hour on drinks and aps and that's pretty popular. The guitar music at night is a nice touch as you can sit on your balcony and enjoy along with the sound of the waves. Street side noise is a bit of a negative though.
Tuesday 3/25/14:
Did a check out dive off B.A.'s shore. Over all an easy entry. Time it with the waves, have hard souled shoes and watch for sea urchins. The dive was also an easy dive. Shallow 20'-25', lots of sun, good vis @100'. The sting ray pen next to the hotel makes navigation very easy. Just need to be mindful of the strong current. Four rays, lot's of small lobsters, fair amount of fish life my the fence. Not much in coral heads, lot's of cement rubble. Good check out dive or place to work on skills. Water and air temps both at 81F.
Town: Shot into town for few items. Lobster sandwich at Le Chef (great sandwich, but for $20 it better be). Exchanged money at a cambio. Internet is saying 13Pesos:$1, but cambios are buying at 12.2:1. Not sure if I could find better, I don't have an account with any of the local banks and didn't want to look all over to get a couple extra pesos for the time.
Stopped by Mega for some beer, wine, water and snacks.
Overall, town was busy. Of note, Hooters at the Punta Langusta pier is playing all NCAA games.
Diner was B.A. Took advantage of the happy hour and passed out early.
PH
