I’m back home in Bangkok, sorting through all the material collected diving around North Sulawesi. While I’m updating the dive guide, I thought I’d post another picture of one of the many strange things photographed around Lembeh:

A Spiny Devilfish "walks" along the sandy bottom

The first sight of this guy was quite intriguing, since it was indeed "walking" along the bottom. I wondered if maybe it was a shrimp that looked like a scorpionfish, but once back on the boat I confirmed it was in fact the Spiny Devilfish.

Thanks again to Two Fish Divers and their guide Franz for a great trip.

Just finished up a couple of days diving around Bunaken Island. It is some really fantastic diving. There are lots of fish, really big turtles, and even a lot of small stuff. After Lembeh, I am getting really into the small stuff!

Ghost Pipefish – there is small stuff around Bunaken

I’m also staying at Two Fish Divers resort in Bunaken. They are one of only two or three resorts with operations in both locations. The big advantage with this is that I didn’t have to stop diving hours before the transfer so my gear would have time to dry out before I packed it. Instead, Two Fish puts my wet gear in one of their own day bags for transfer between their resorts along with my luggage.

Two Fish Bunaken resort.

In addition to convenience, Two Fish is a very nice operation. The accommodation may not be posh, but it’s comfortable and well maintained, as is their equipment. Their staff – not just the dive guides but also the reception and restaurant – are all friendly and helpful.

I just finished up a couple days diving the Lebeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh is best know for "muck diving", which doesn’t sound that interesting, but a few dives at Lembeh was all it took to make me a convert. But rather than try to convince you with writing, I thought the old saying "a picture is worth 1,000 words" was more appropriate to the situation. So here’s a few thousand words for you on the subject:

A Seahorse

Pink Painted Frogfish (?) – the same color as the sponge.

A Flamboyant Cuttlefish

I’m staying with Two Fish divers in Lembeh. Really nice folks there, and as you can see, some really good dive guides.