Im about to head to diego garcia and I was wondering if it was possible to get cellphone coverage or a wifi hotspot there like saipan? also if the USNS boats had their own wifi, I heard that some do. is there anything else I should keep in mind for DeGar? this is my first time so it would be much appreciated.
They do have some wifi, also a launch for boredom and a shitty 9 hole golf course. At least they have one on top of coral, fake turf.
Guess I need to learn to play golf.
Maybe take up snorkeling, (if you are not already a fan) There are apparently some nice reefs at DG that hasn’t been bleached by rising water temperatures, eaten by starfish or died from fishing with poison:
https://biot.gov.io/environment/marine-protected-area/snorkel-trail/
I presume you have already checked this website?:
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/nsf_diego_garcia/ffr/support_services/relocation_assistance/duty_in_this_region.html
PS> Apparently bleaching has already occured on neighbouring Chagos in BIOT:
Isn’t there an abundant shark population there…?
I guess there are no depths to which O’bug will not sink in his anti-American conspiracy / plot. (Wink wink)
Yes. So there are in many places. Swimming with the sharks for free:
https://viewfinder.expedia.com/places-where-you-can-swim-with-sharks/
You are correct JD Cavo, snorkeling is not advisable due to not friendly sharks. Suggest golf or barhopping. Either way, getting off the boat/ship at anchorage does the mind well. The locals are awesome.
Yes and they are all in Mauritius or Seychelles:
Stolen island: the shameful story of Diego Garcia hits the stage | Theatre | The Guardian.
Sad but true Bug.
Here is the ship that carried the inhabitants away from their home:
https://skipshistorie.net/Bodo/BOD100SaltensDS/Tekster/BOD10019580100000%20NORDVAR.htm
Yes there are SHARKS;
The Plantation fisherman with the jaws of a shark he harpooned from his dugout canoe.
For those who are interested, here is the story of the first Americans that got there to “prepare the ground” for later occupation:
http://www.zianet.com/tedmorris/dg/1968.html
I never did like swimming with sharks although told countless times “they won’t bother you”, nowadays i doubt i’d get in the water.