Still loving it :) And the exclamation point still doesn't work, haha. Anyways... I've spent the week completing my PADI Open Water Diver course. Today is the last day. SO far I have completed all the classroom stuff, 3 pool dives, and 2 ocean dives. Today I have one pool dive and 2 ocean dives and I'm done :) I will then be qualified to dive anywhere with a buddy, up to eighteen metres deep. I have no idea why this is in bold all of a sudden; I didn't change anything and now it won't go back to normal font.
Diving has come quite easy for me, and my instructor agrees. The visability hasn't been as clear as the waters I have snorkeled in, but it's still decent.
Last night Chrissie (the volunteer house "Mom") invited me out for a girls night. We went to the favorite bar in town (Surf Cafe) and met up with 5 of her girlfriends. After a few drinks they decided to go to the hotel for karaoke. When we arrived, it was nothing like we had imagine... we were the youngest people by 20 years. Awkward, so we didn't sing. I thoroughlyenjoyed myself though. Chrissie and her friends are very cool and easy to get along with.
This afternoon I am headed out for my first weekend excursion :) I am taking a bus to Addo National Park where I will go on several game drives/safaris. It's like a mini-Kruger I suppose. I wanted to go to Kruger NP while I was here, but it's very far and very expensive. This park has the "big 5" and is much closer.
Well, I'm out - time to finish my dive course :)
Diving has come quite easy for me, and my instructor agrees. The visability hasn't been as clear as the waters I have snorkeled in, but it's still decent.
Last night Chrissie (the volunteer house "Mom") invited me out for a girls night. We went to the favorite bar in town (Surf Cafe) and met up with 5 of her girlfriends. After a few drinks they decided to go to the hotel for karaoke. When we arrived, it was nothing like we had imagine... we were the youngest people by 20 years. Awkward, so we didn't sing. I thoroughlyenjoyed myself though. Chrissie and her friends are very cool and easy to get along with.
This afternoon I am headed out for my first weekend excursion :) I am taking a bus to Addo National Park where I will go on several game drives/safaris. It's like a mini-Kruger I suppose. I wanted to go to Kruger NP while I was here, but it's very far and very expensive. This park has the "big 5" and is much closer.
Well, I'm out - time to finish my dive course :)
Hi Luara,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading about your fabulous trip and look forward to hearing about all of your adventures in person when you get home. Have fun diving. I became certified 2 and one half years ago and have enjoyed diving. Gene works for a dive shop in Cockeysville, if you need anything related to diving upon your return. Keep those great blogs coming!
Susan Ruhl