Who thinks that diving is for lazy people, is terribly wrong. To participate in the morning dives, one should report at Buddha View Dive Resort at 07:15 hours. Earlier this week, at that time Shu's three students were ready to make their Open Water (OW) dive 3 and 4.
Team China was clearly looking forward to it and our Ed - while sticking his tongue out - seemed to be very concentrated with his duties as assistant.
Besides getting up early for diving, a great portion of morning exercises is also on the menu. While Hema – with the postponed Queensday outfit - jumped on Buddha View’s big boat, Cici – dressed in flowerly dress – was considering how she would climb on the boat.
Once we arrive on the boat, the first thing needs to be done is to assemble our dive equipment.
While others compensate the early wake up, Shu gives her briefing to team China.
Almost arrived at dive site Chumpon Pinnacle, the Chinese team is getting ready for the fresh (30 degrees Celsius warm) morning swim.
At the direction of Shu, Hema looks straight to the horizon, so his water entering will not end in a 'head first' jump.
The picture shows just the moment that Cici perfectly held her mask. Only one second later, when jumping in the water, she threw her hands in the air, having her mask almost sunk to the sea bottom.
As loyal sectarians, Hema, Vincon and Cici closely followed instructor Shu.
The visibility was very clear - about 30 meters - and there was fish, fish and even more fish everywhere.
Unfortunately team China, who was too busy managing the proper diving techniques, had to miss this beautiful and uncommon (at least at this dive site) nudibranche.
Once at 5 meters for the safety stop, there was time for taking a picture. Besides learning how to master the diving techniques, team China needs to learn how to breathe synchronously while posing.
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