1st Day of PADI Dive Course, Excellent !

Started my PADI openwater dive course today. Breathed underwater for the 1st time. What a buzz. We did a bit of theorey in the video room then it was off to the pool where we donned two 3mm wetsuits one over the other in 35 degree heat then put on weight belts, buoyency control devices ( BCD's ) and air tanks. All in all you feel a bit like a Sherman tank without the firepower and one track broken. However the difference when in the water is astounding. With proper control you are just weightless ( or neutrally bouyant to be precise ). There is not much to see in the pool but being at the bottom of the deep end, turning upside down and watching your bubbles float to the surface from below as you relax completely is buzz enough for me. Can't wait to be out on the reef and see all the amazing creatures that are out there. We may even encouter a Manta ray which will be the biggest thrill and even some sharks but apparently even they are pretty friendly out there.

Cheers

B