By Brian J. Walsh on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 8:55 am: |
We always say that there are not a lot of great beaches on Bonaire, but...
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By michael gaynor on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 9:07 am: |
Boka Onima and Boka Cocolishi...or plays Chikitu? Not too sure of the second one...
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By Lorraine Meadows on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 10:12 am: |
up in the park I think it's Boka Chikitu too.Thanks for the shot!
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By Joseph Bestic on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 11:35 am: |
OH... Don't keep us in suspense! I've been looking for a nice little sandy cove like that, in the park for an afternoon picnic.
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By Brian J. Walsh on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 2:49 pm: |
This site is Boca Cocolishi.(#8 on the park map) Here's what the park website says about it. "It has many fossil shells on the top of its terrace. This bay is famous for its flat bench rising above the surfline. The bench consists of calcareous algae and worm shells which cover the limestone and make it resistant to the wave action. Erosion is actually less at such a protected spot. The bench creates a quiet pool partly surrounded by sand which is about three feet deep and calm, no matter how turbulent the waves."
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By Glen Reem on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 4:21 pm: |
Beaches on Bonaire do tend to be small. One of the
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By Glen Reem on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 4:24 pm: |
Hey, Joseph,
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By Brian J. Walsh on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 4:57 pm: |
Speaking of scooters does anyone rent or use scooters on Bonaire? The under water type by the way AKA DPV's. One of the DM's from my local shop has FedExed his to the Caymans and used it there. I have never seen one on Bonaire however.
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By Joseph Bestic on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 5:10 pm: |
Glen;
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By michael gaynor on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 8:07 pm: |
No electric scooters here...sorry...just old fashined elbwo, er, knee grease! Also..now with closer look (and my glasses!), see that the first shot is not Onima!
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By Hazel Scharosch on Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 11:43 pm: |
Absolutely lovely! Thanks for the beach fix! Bonaire's beaches are just the way I like them - short, small, and sweet.
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By lonnie hoover on Wednesday, May 2, 2001 - 2:36 pm: |
Brian, thanks for the info on boca cocolishi. Though a frequent visitor to Washington Park, I have never taken the path to this part of the park. I certainly will in the future. I absolutely love discovering small beaches and swimable coves. This looks live a great spot. It looks like, from the park map, you simply follow the yellow markers to the northeast coast, and there it is. I imagine that there is some natural barrier just beyound the calm swimming area which would make diving beyound that area difficult to impossible most of the time. Is this a correct assumption? Thanks again for sharing this place. I can't wait to discover it in a couple of weeks.
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By Brian J. Walsh on Wednesday, May 2, 2001 - 5:44 pm: |
Yes you can see where the waves break. We made a do not go into the water deeper than your knees rule with our kids. It was generally followed with no problems. Out where the waves break it looks dangerous. By the way everyone will warn you to avoid the first one you come to, Boka Chikitu as it is dangerous. Under tow and rips are mentioned. It looks dangerous but is pretty to look at. This beach is further on, park signs also say Idyllic beach which is true.
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By Peggy Bowen on Wednesday, May 2, 2001 - 10:06 pm: |
Lonnie - It was calm when we went to Boca Cocolishi but the waves still came in and up and over the lip of the cove. nice for just soaking in the water! Lots of juv and some shallow water fish (tiny). Don't have any fish books out or would list them. A VERY pretty place!
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