One Quick Anilao Dive

Anilao, Mabini, Batangas

April 28, 2013

Hey this was taken by my dive instructor Jeroen.

No time to travel as much at the moment, let alone  update my blog. I've got great weekends to share about though. Case in point the last weekend of April 2013. 

Being new at this company i now work for, i was really hesitant to join their summer outing in Batangas since i barely knew anyone. But then again, i did. Plan is, i'll stay in Laiya Saturday as much as i can and be in Anilao to be with my CS friends for a dive, as soon as i can. 

But since i underestimated my social skills, the Anilao trip had been a Sunday daytrip thrill ride. Cant really pass the opportunity to establish friendships with my new work environment can i. I tell  you Laiya to Anilao sounds a good idea but its not for everyone. We're talking about a land travel 3hrs slim. 

Anyway, i was in DIVE7000 in time for an hour dive and bunch of snorkeling. And i have to tell you, i am so much graceful now underwater, or at least thats what i feel. Equalizing is so much easier and things are really comfortable. I now get to enjoy this world all the more. 

  

  

Again photo credits to Jeroen.

One highlight of the day though is i  get to show them the video of my first dive experience last March. Seeing it on video, though an amateur one, is amazing. Lora, my dive instructor then, uploaded and shared it to everyone. How cool is that. 

Check out that video here - Anilao Dive - March 2013

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Rolling in the Deep. Like Literally.

March 02, 2013

Anilao, Mabini, Batangas

I was once afraid of open waters. deep blue waters make me cringe. But like most of my fears, i just have to get it over with. 
My first fun dive, or my "intro dive" came unplanned. I actually am looking forward to a weekend of sleeping and much rest after our epic Bulusan summit fail last weekend, but i've been really waiting for an open dive so i gave in. 
Here are some info Lora Milan of Couch Surfing Manila shared with us prior to the dive. Again, credits to Lora Milan and Jeroen Elout Diving Manila for these pointers. 

THINGS TO REMEMBER:
• NEVER swim, snorkel, or dive alone. Always have a buddy when in the water.
• Water temperature could go down to 26oC so make sure you can handle it. The sea also gets a bit choppy in the afternoon.

THINGS TO DO:
• For first time divers:
o Make sure you are physically fit to dive (PADI/ Dive Manila provides a checklist for this forthe health specifics)
o To give you an idea about the intro dive, watch the video using the following links. This is a MUST. (Trust me, it’ll make life easier for you and your instructor.)
Module 1 section 1 http://youtu.be/YSPxC9O_nb8
Module 1 section 2 http://youtu.be/to4oP8kYdIU
Module 1 section 3 http://youtu.be/PYTOK_4hN14
Module 1 section 4 http://youtu.be/gKIi37_7tYA
o Snorkel prior to the dive. This will give you a good warm-up and a glimpse of the undersea you’re about to explore.

I'll share my "rolling in the deep" experience soon. I'm just too busy with life at the moment. 

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