BUBBLES

As of yesterday, i am an offical Open Water Bubble Blower. Located convientely next to the windsurf school, and having 4 days off work a week, i thought it was the perfect opportunity to get my scuba diving license.


My dive buddy Stephan from Germany.

The course was completed over 3 days which involved 5 dives up to 20m depth and a exam. The dives involved completing a number of under water exercises which apparently i took to like a fish to water. On my supposely last day of dives, i woke up in the morning with a bit of a head cold. Thinking nothing of it (they strictly say you shouldn't dive with a cold) the first time i headed under my ears wouldn't equalize. After trying for like 5 mins which also includes sucking water through my nose (apparently this works to clear the sinus), i had to abort the dives. Depressed, and walking away with my regulator between my legs, i completed the last 2 dives a week later and got my certificate.

Diving also told me to be a little patient. Being an activity (they call it a sport) where the aim is to be relaxed and calm (to preserve precious air), the diving fraternity are a little more relaxed and chilled and don't mind taking their time.

Playa Chica - Location of the last two dives. The reefs here were home to lots of NEMO's, a few trumpet fish and even a school of barricuda.

Spending most of my time above the water windsurfing, surfing or kiting, diving has opened up a new playground to explore when the wind is light and the surf is flat.