First and second dives

Yep! I had gone through it. It was a dive into an ocean of uncertainties and enigma. However it was magical and I didn’t realize where the courage came but before I know it I was taking the plunge into the ocean. Once in the water, all the seasickness fled and I was calmed and composed being swayed by the waves in a persistent lullaby. Once we descended into the ocean, I saw the corals up close and personal. I think I might have hurt some in the process of stabilizing myself. Thank god it was hard corals and they are a bit sturdy. They were brown in color. Our first dive was in the Japanese garden. The water was choppy and strong currents were pushing us out of balance even when we were kneeling on the sea ground. There were multi colored and reef fishes. It was amazing and I was stunt by the whole God’s creation. To be able to swim along side the fishes and other sea creatures was already mind boggling. The dive master pulled my hand forcing me to touch the anemone and it was nemo’s! It was an astounding feeling! I marveled at the pesky blue fish which was checking me out. He must be thinking, what is this giant thing swimming in my sea. I caught a glimpse of a sea urchin. It was quite big and the instructor had signaled to us ‘danger’ pointing at the urchin. Astonishing really! To be so close to this creature when you normally see them in National Geographic. We were in there for a good half an hour before the water became too choppy. The current was so strong that it kept pushing us farther. We had to ascend to the surface. It was a remarkable experience for a newbie like me. After lunch we proceeded with the second dive. I forgot to equalize and experienced a bad ear pain. It took a couple of descend attempts before I managed to go down to the 6 meter level. Only then I discovered that I was the only one at the bottom. I saw Sam and Lina on top of me. I wanted to wander off alone but then I remembered that I need to stick with my buddy. At that exact point of time he was trying to help Lina whom her partner had left her be. So I ended up playing around that area, looking at the corals and trying to catch the fish that crossed my path. I did that for quite awhile until the dive master signaled us to ascend. When we were in the apartment, my ears were still hurting. I guess when you don’t equalize at every meter, you put pressure to your ear drums and that caused the pain. Anyway, I had a really good night sleep that night, with the rocking lullaby of the waves and sea. Dreaming and hoping that the next two dives will be better.(picture: the beautiful but poisonous lion fish)