So, it’s been raining buckets in Shreveport. I haven’t left yet. I am worried it is too wet and too slick to take Winnie on the highways.
So, instead, how about some pictures from my day in Cozumel? It was great fun! A lot of the day was spent under-water, as I went snuba-ing, twice. Unfortunately, I don’t have an underwater camera yet. It’s on the list, but so are a lot of things!
I finally balanced my ears, so I could get down to 25 feet! It only took all week! This is a big deal for me, as I was afraid my days scuba diving were done and over, but I think I might have a chance at getting a basic certification. I had a PADI certification, years ago, before Cameron was born, but most expensive hobbies went out the door when I became a single parent. I’m really glad I have a second chance at scuba!
This is Sand Dollar Sports, in Cozumel. You get there by water taxi, from the cruise ship dock. It’s an all-inclusive spot, from the perspective that they have snuba, scuba, snorkel diving, their own water taxis, a beachfront grill, a photography shop, beachfront massage, a bar and accommodations. However, you have to pay for the extras you want, like food, extra dives, etc. My ticket came with free water taxi, two dives, private instruction and buy-one-get-one free drinks. I bought more lunch than I could eat, a pina-colada, a coke, and a half-hour massage, with generous tips, for less than $50. It probably could be had cheaper out of the main tourist area, but it was my first ocean-front visit, so I played it safe.
I must mention the dive professionals, particularly Didi (Didier Perez)! They were amazingly helpful. He was very patient with me, while I worked through the issues with my ears and my balance. He was so very nice! I could not have accomplished what I did that day, without him.
Cruisin' by Air, Land & Sea! 