How I wish it were mine, Jan. However, even though my trip was cut short, my god what an experience. I"d been writing that Kili was my first real adventure; yet this was. Oh how time robs us sometimes. Thank god for journals....
Wow… another great adventure story! Love…”I on wouldn’t have comedy material!” 😅I’d say your sense of humor helps along with knowing not to panic and rise slowly…in this one. Admire your voyage and can do attitude! So many fun trips…and you tell them so very well! Best kind of adventure travel writing! Loved this one! ❤️😅💕
I'm done at about 20 minutes. Most dives are 45-60 minutes down below.
This is where I would freak out.
When I had my pool lesson, we were on the bottom of the pool and there were other divers closer to the surface. I did not like the idea of someone above me who could perhaps hinder my ascent.
I was keenly reminded of the women’s rugby team while I attended Pennsylvania State University. Promotional merchandise bore the quip, “It takes leather balls to play rugby.” Mentally, spiritually, physically.
Thanks Graeme. I'll give every single bit of credit to those scuba instructors who drilled safety procedures into my head first, then to the competent folks on that trip. Then I will take credit for doing the right things to make recovery easier. But first and foremost, I got good training.
Holy shit. I'm glad you lived to tell the tale. But also glad you included the video of the sardine run -- it's transcendent.
How I wish it were mine, Jan. However, even though my trip was cut short, my god what an experience. I"d been writing that Kili was my first real adventure; yet this was. Oh how time robs us sometimes. Thank god for journals....
Wow… another great adventure story! Love…”I on wouldn’t have comedy material!” 😅I’d say your sense of humor helps along with knowing not to panic and rise slowly…in this one. Admire your voyage and can do attitude! So many fun trips…and you tell them so very well! Best kind of adventure travel writing! Loved this one! ❤️😅💕
Thanks so much Joan. It was a fun memory. Plenty more coming!
Another great adventure!
This is one of my fears about diving. When I decide that I'm done, I will need to go up NOW.
I took most of a scuba course once. Until I got into the deep end of the pool and had a panic attack.
I decided that the ocean has a really big deep end and I did not want to die that way.
I am happy with snorkelling.
I freaked at the low end of the pool. It took all I had to put my face under the water and learn to breathe.
I'm ok with being in or under the water.
The problem I have is the length of time.
I'm done at about 20 minutes. Most dives are 45-60 minutes down below.
This is where I would freak out.
When I had my pool lesson, we were on the bottom of the pool and there were other divers closer to the surface. I did not like the idea of someone above me who could perhaps hinder my ascent.
Like I said, I like snorkeling.
I was keenly reminded of the women’s rugby team while I attended Pennsylvania State University. Promotional merchandise bore the quip, “It takes leather balls to play rugby.” Mentally, spiritually, physically.
Thanks Gary. These things do indeed teach us to be stronger!
Your adventures are so fascinating! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Gracey!
Kudos for the calm head in a very tough situation!!
Thanks for sharing such a great account of the action and the reflection, it made me feel like I was down there with you.
Thanks Graeme. I'll give every single bit of credit to those scuba instructors who drilled safety procedures into my head first, then to the competent folks on that trip. Then I will take credit for doing the right things to make recovery easier. But first and foremost, I got good training.
This is one of those reads I'm too astounded to comment. I'll leave it at that. Wow.
Thanks Patti. Sometimes I'm astounded myself..not just that I did such things but that I'm still alive!
Thank goodness.