8/7/2006 - perfection
Sometimes, when diving is your life, you forget why it's your life. This weekend reminded me why it is that I do this as much as possible.
Saturday was perfect; no wind, sunshine and relative warmth. I could walk around outside without the need for sweaters or jackets or even a long sleeved T shirt! It feels like the beginnings of spring are starting to nudge through the grey dregs of winter. I'm not stupid enough to assume that this is the case, but it's a reminder that spring isn't far away. Knowing our weather patterns we've probably still got two fairly bad spells coming up, but things should start clearing up beautifully by October. I can't wait!
Visibility was 20-30m, there was no swell, surge or current and the life that was around... fantastic! Cruising along the bottom with my ducklings in a row behind me exploring the wildlife with cameras and their "underwater naturalist slates" was brilliant; I hung in midwater for a long time just watching the groups and their accompanying divemasters as they darted between kelp fronds and stuck their heads under rock, excitedly pointing out small creatures they'd never taken the time to notice before.
Getting out and standing in the sunshine drinking soup and eating fruit cake with a fantastic group of people who were all there enjoying themselves... just one of those weekends that made me smile the entire time because I was so privileged and happy to be a part of it.
This weekend should be even better because I'm diving with my usual guys; we haven't been in a big group like this for months, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them all again.
I think, also, that because the sun is out things just look better in general!
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