It has only been 4 days since I finished my liveaboard dive trip and I must say that I am already hooked on diving! Upon returning from the Great Barrier Reef, I reflected on the trip and was beyond impressed with my first experience in certified diving. The visibility was incredible, the dive sites were full of aquatic life and corals, and the Pro Dive boat provided us with plenty of delicious food! It is difficult to express in words how liberating it feels to breath underwater and live among the fish, but it is something you must all experience for yourselves!
On my very first unguided dive, my brain kind of shut off. As I began descending below the surface, I started to panic because I realized that I couldn't breath. It turned out that I failed toremember to take out my snorkel and begin using my regulator while underwater! Needless to say, my first dive was slightly messy, but it was no big deal because I had 10 dives left! On my three day, two night liveaboard trip I managed to see several turtles, reef sharks, sting rays, eels, giant clams, triggerfish, crabs, and in case you were wondering, I found Nemo! Since I had an underwater camera housing, I always had my camera ready just in case something really exciting was spotted. On the few occasions were I found a shark or a turtle, I immediately would get a burst of energy and chase after them as if I were a predator. Now that I think back on it, I realized that it may not be the wisest idea to chase sharks!
Although we were doing three dives a day and one night dive, I was surprised at how much energy I had throughout the day. It definitely helped that after every dive there was always some kind of food waiting for us, with my favorite being the warm, fresh baked cakes. The top deck was also great for relaxing. By noon, nearly half of the boat was taking a nap, while the rest, including myself, were absorbing the tranquility of our surroundings. I just remember looking out at the ocean and not seeing a single thing in any direction. I think that this setting makes it nearly impossible for anyone to stress out (not that I have anything not stress out about!). It felt remarkable to be so far away from reality! I could have definitely stayed on that boat for a few more days.
So, to sum it up, my very first dive trip was amazing and unforgettable! Luckily, I have lots of photos to remember the trip. If you have facebook, you can check out the rest of my photos by using this link:
I still have a lot more to catch you all up on so expect more posts within the week! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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