Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Norman Reef (Plate Top), Great Barrier Reef, Australia



My first two dives are 'fun' dives, not counting towards my course. Just as well because when I jump in both my fin and mask come off . The latter promptly sinks to the bottom of the ocean floor in water too deep to retrieve. It's not a good start. I was anticipating problems with a leaky mask but none before I'd actually put my head in the water.

The sea is choppy, full of currents and surges and the visibility is poor. As expected my mask leaks and I struggle to empty it. While I'm on my third or fourth attempt (I never mastered this skill) the diving photographer motions for me to pose by some coral. I've never felt so close to murder.

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