Palau experience

Bernardo Sambra · Issue 8, Aug/Sep 2002 · pp. 12–16

Products mentioned: Nikonos V, Nikon N90S, Nexus Master Housing, Fuji Provia, Fuji Velvia, Fuji 400, YS120, YS60

The Palau experience By Bernardo Sambra Over the past twelve years, my wife and I have dive intensely in the Caribbean and the Pacific Coast of South America. This time however we decided to go to the other side of the world (we live in Peru); to the coral seas. Not being able to go on such trips frequently it was difficult to decide where exactly in the coral seas we wanted to go. Over a period of several months we set out to find the precise spot. We were looking for unspoilt reefs, good weather, excellent visibility, few tourists and lots of marine life…a difficult task indeed. Finally, we were left with three stunning alternatives: Sulawesi, Papua New Guinea and Palau. The latter however had an added incentive, during May (the time we had planned to travel); the Palau Underwater Photo Festival. We contacted the Palau Visitors Authority and the organizers, Tova Har-El and Navot Bornov…