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great birding
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Tourist not welcome
In a nutshell
Enjoy it while you can, stay busy, its all a frame of mind.
Ekahau Says: This is where it all happen before the exile the Plantation -- The Plantation which is on the east point of the Island has been left as it was from the time of the forced exodus of the Ilois People. The British require you to have a permit to visit and this one can get from...
Ekahau Says: In the main body of the lagoon, and beyond, awaits what is undisputedly some of the best fishing in the world. Tuna, wahoo, snapper, "sweet lips", marlin, barracuda are all the catch of the day. Unfortunately, with global sea temperatures on the rise, the delicate balance of...
Ekahau Says: At the BIOT helm is a man, known to many only as "Brit Rep", who discharges his duties of preserving law, order and natural beauty with fierce loyalty and great dignity. A Royal Navy Commander, his charming nature and positive outlook on life set the tone for an extremely...
Ekahau Says: Efforts on behalf of the Brit Rep to preserve - or at least stabilize - one of the original plantation colonies have been quite successful and give visitors a very realistic sense of life when DG was a coconut oil processing colony at the turn of the century. Most of the...
Ekahau Says: Birding is a great sport in Diego Garcia there are two types of Shearwaters the wedge tail and Audubon but they are a bit hard to find as they come ashore during the breeding season and than only at night. If you are out on the open ocean you have a better chance of seeing...
terps94 Says: Located in the downtown area this part of the island is a good place to relax and maybe do some fishing . If you are in the mood for some beach volleyball the court is located in this area.
terps94 Says: Diego Garcia was a big producer of coconut oil until WW2. There are use to be 5 plantations but only this one survive the years.the last plantation was close in 1971 In here , you can see an old master's house still standing and it seems like an old church. A lot of people...
terps94 Says: This is a wildlife sanctuary in the island where you see lot of turtles , rays and fishes. They have nice sandy beaches that you can walk along as you observe the local inhabitants.Don not jump in the water or snokel. The island police enforce this rule to protect the local...
terps94 Says: Located in the downtown side of the island, people come to this area to unwind for the day and watch the beautiful sunset. There are a couple of old cannons that was use to defend the islands back in the days. There are some picnic tables in here so if you and your friends...
Seamen's club: Food with a view
terps94 Says: pretty much has the same menu as Peacekeepr Inn but they also offer steaks once in awhile. On certain days they have a live band in the patio so while you are eating your meal you can enjoy the view and the music.
terps94 Says: If you want to try some Filipino food head to this joint. I recommend trying the chicken adobo(chicken with soy sauce and garlic) or the pancit(sort of chow mein). For dinner besides the usual menu on certain days they have Mongolian BBQ or make your own pizza nights so this...
Peacekeeper Inn: pool or karaoke anybody
terps94 Says: across the hall from the restaurant is pool room where you and your buddies can enjoy a game of pool, darts or even foosball. Right next door is slot machines and the other room they have a karaoke every wed and during the week . The band plays here too.When i was here the...
terps94 Says: Right next to seamen's club is this joint that opens on the weekend. The local band plays here for a couple of hours then the DJ plays pretty good selection of music so you can dance the night away.
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BLUE SKIES...WHITE CORAL SANDS
justacook Says: the people....the Mauritians and the Filipinos!!! great fishing and inlet sailing...this place is for invitation ONLY....sorry folks...
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Diego Garcia - Diego Garcia is the coolest place I've ever lived! I've been living here for about 2.5 years and, sadly, I have to move in 3 months. Here in DG all you do is go fishing, sailing, partying. It is...
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Q: Can someone help me. I need to know the best way to get to Diego Garcia from the United States (East coast). In addition, I'm...
A: You need to read this: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/british-indian-ocean-territory 'You will require a...
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who is Diego?..you mean where is Diego Garcia?
In December of 2003 I was ask if I want to go to Diego Garcia..I said sure I got nothing better to do so off I went not knowing where is this island. I only heard about it so after 10 hr flight I...
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Diego Garcia was the population center of The Chagos Archipelago before the Americans built a base here which you can see in the picture. Although Diego Garcia once had a small native population, the...
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Onboard the USNS Comfort the atmosphere could not be gloomier. We had crossed the Suez Canal and after a few nights of darkened ship our orders arrived for a Diego Garcia sojourn; we had no clue what...
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What a pleasant surprise the Indian Ocean was. Having grown up with the North Atlantic I just thought that the ocean was always rough. Not this one. Smooth as a fish pond with long rollers. Sweet....
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Where in the World is Diego Garcia
I'm stationed here for a year, and thank god for that. yes, there is excellent fishing, nice beaches, water for swimming, snorkeling, and a decent gym to work off the boredom. Be thankful you have to...
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