Scuba Dream Time

Rescue Diver.... Last week I completed my rescue diver training. Yesterday was my first day as official first mate on two trips. The first trip of the morning was perfect. Conditions were ideal. Yet, on another boat there was an unresponsive diver at the surface (diver did survive). The night dive trip was another experience all together. By 6:30 pm conditions had worsened considerably. There were 3-4 foot seas and winds of 15-20 mph. It was more exhilarating than a roller coaster ride (without a safety harness) hanging off the bow of the boat trying to hook onto the mooring ball. The important thing is that I survived. I have a few bruises and scrapes to show for it too. I was also thrilled that I did not have to jump in and rescue anyone, it was very possible considering conditions. Tomorrow I start my Divemaster training with a lecture on physics, PADI physics that is. Hope to see some of you out here real soon. By then I may already have my IDC done and will hopefully be able to tr...

It's been a few days shy of a month since we arrived to start our internship at a local dive shop. Of the the 7 interns ony 5 remain. I am in this for the duartion since I love the dive life. I look back now and can't imagine how I survived in an office. The best part of the whole experince is the proximity and interaction with nature. I have had dolphins greet me in the morning in Islamorada, ospreys showing off their hunting techniques, and manatees coming by for a visit too. And these are experiences on land alone. The experinces underwater have been nothing short of spectacular !! Above are some pictures of the views from Largo, Islamorada, and the manatees.