Grand Cayman 2011

January 2011 escape to Grand Cayman, sun, great food, great diving

Diving

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January 2011 trip to Grand Cayman, staying at the Ritz Carlton on Seven Mile beach Feb 2, 2011 12:20 PM : Grand Cayman
1 January 2011 trip to Grand Cayman, staying at the Ritz Carlton on Seven Mile beach
The main lobby is actually across the road from the beach, an overhead walkway connects the two sections of the resort Feb 2, 2011 12:18 PM : Grand Cayman
2 The main lobby is actually across the road from the beach, an overhead walkway connects the two sections of the resort
We were originally booked into the lowest cost garden-view room. They upgraded us to a residential suite, full kitchen, ocean view, a living room the size of an apartment, terrace, utility room with washer/dryer. Jan 27, 2011 8:16 AM : Grand Cayman, Maxine Klein
3 We were originally booked into the lowest cost garden-view room. They upgraded us to a residential suite, full kitchen, ocean view, a living room the size of an apartment, terrace, utility room with washer/dryer.
Huge living room and master bedroom Jan 27, 2011 7:07 AM : Grand Cayman
4 Huge living room and master bedroom
Full kitchen with nicer appliances than what we have at home! Jan 27, 2011 7:11 AM : Grand Cayman
5 Full kitchen with nicer appliances than what we have at home!
Breakfast outdoors overlooking the pool Jan 27, 2011 7:20 AM : Grand Cayman
6 Breakfast outdoors overlooking the pool
Jan 27, 2011 7:58 AM : Grand Cayman
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Jan 29, 2011 9:43 AM : Grand Cayman
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Jan 27, 2011 7:58 AM : Grand Cayman
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Jan 27, 2011 8:09 AM : Grand Cayman
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Best restaurant on the island, Blue by executive chef Eric Ripert Jan 27, 2011 7:27 PM : Grand Cayman
11 Best restaurant on the island, Blue by executive chef Eric Ripert
Jan 27, 2011 5:26 PM : David Zeleznik, Grand Cayman, Maxine Klein
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Yes, his name was Dick, yes he was a slave, he was big, and he was black Jan 28, 2011 12:47 PM : Grand Cayman
13 Yes, his name was Dick, yes he was a slave, he was big, and he was black
Now he makes rum and hot sauce! Jan 28, 2011 12:47 PM : Grand Cayman
14 Now he makes rum and hot sauce!
Calypso Grill in Morgan's Harbor Jan 30, 2011 6:00 PM : Grand Cayman
15 Calypso Grill in Morgan's Harbor
Great outdoor terrace overlooking the harbor, incredible seafood. Supposedly famous for their sticky toffee, but we thought Blue had the better recipe. Jan 30, 2011 6:31 PM : Grand Cayman
16 Great outdoor terrace overlooking the harbor, incredible seafood. Supposedly famous for their sticky toffee, but we thought Blue had the better recipe.
Pedro St. James, known as the birthplace of democracy in the Cayman Islands Jan 31, 2011 9:28 AM : Grand Cayman
17 Pedro St. James, known as the birthplace of democracy in the Cayman Islands
The Great House, or "castle", was originally built by plantation owner William Eden Jan 31, 2011 10:11 AM : Grand Cayman
18 The Great House, or "castle", was originally built by plantation owner William Eden
Jan 31, 2011 10:31 AM : David Zeleznik, Grand Cayman, Maxine Klein
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Jan 31, 2011 10:15 AM : Grand Cayman
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Our road trip takes us to Kaibo Bar and Grill for lunch out at Rum Point Jan 31, 2011 12:28 PM : Grand Cayman
21 Our road trip takes us to Kaibo Bar and Grill for lunch out at Rum Point
Jan 31, 2011 12:24 PM : Grand Cayman
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Jan 31, 2011 12:26 PM : Grand Cayman
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Later we visit the Queen Elizabeth Botanic Park in the center of the island Jan 31, 2011 2:18 PM : Grand Cayman
24 Later we visit the Queen Elizabeth Botanic Park in the center of the island
Jan 31, 2011 1:00 PM : Grand Cayman
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Danger lurks everywhere... if not iguanas, then you have to be wary of falling coconuts! Jan 31, 2011 1:34 PM : Grand Cayman
26 Danger lurks everywhere... if not iguanas, then you have to be wary of falling coconuts!
The rare blue iguanas are endangered and the park is host to a breeding and recovery program Jan 31, 2011 1:35 PM : Grand Cayman
27 The rare blue iguanas are endangered and the park is host to a breeding and recovery program
Jan 31, 2011 1:36 PM : Grand Cayman, Maxine Klein
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Blue heron among the lily pads Jan 31, 2011 1:39 PM : Grand Cayman
30 Blue heron among the lily pads
Jan 31, 2011 1:41 PM : Grand Cayman
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Another blue iguana lurks in the brush Jan 31, 2011 1:46 PM : Grand Cayman
32 Another blue iguana lurks in the brush
Jan 31, 2011 1:46 PM : Grand Cayman
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Sunshine grill is a great little cafe in a condo complex adjacent to the Ritz. The chef is Cuban and the food is great, and cheap! Feb 1, 2011 7:27 PM : Grand Cayman
35 Sunshine grill is a great little cafe in a condo complex adjacent to the Ritz. The chef is Cuban and the food is great, and cheap!
The Cracked Conch - restaurant, bar, and dive shop Feb 2, 2011 11:51 AM : Grand Cayman
36 The Cracked Conch - restaurant, bar, and dive shop
Feb 2, 2011 10:59 AM : Grand Cayman
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Outdoor bar at the Cracked Conch, the reef and divesite is just down a ladder at the end of the tables Feb 2, 2011 10:59 AM : Grand Cayman
38 Outdoor bar at the Cracked Conch, the reef and divesite is just down a ladder at the end of the tables
No sand here, just rugged limestone ironshore Feb 2, 2011 11:00 AM : Grand Cayman
39 No sand here, just rugged limestone ironshore
Take some time out from your meal to get a tank at the window, suit up, and head down to the water. Of course, chat with people at the bar on your way by! Feb 2, 2011 11:40 AM : Grand Cayman
40 Take some time out from your meal to get a tank at the window, suit up, and head down to the water. Of course, chat with people at the bar on your way by!
Stairs lead right from the patio area down to the entrance to the reef system Feb 2, 2011 11:41 AM : Grand Cayman
41 Stairs lead right from the patio area down to the entrance to the reef system
Feb 2, 2011 11:42 AM : Grand Cayman
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