After a week on holiday in Egypt, I have returned a little less pasty and a lot more relaxed.
While I was there I did something I have never done before - scuba diving.
It proved to be one of the most amazing experiences of my life, but not just because of the gorgeous fish and coral. I had been really sad when my dive was over and it was time to return to the boat to take off the equipment.
As we still had an hour before we had to leave, I paddled back to the reef wearing a mask and snorkel to gaze at nature's wonder a few moments longer.
Diving underwater to get a closer look at a sea cucumber, I was surprised by a tap on the shoulder. Behind me was a scuba diving man in a black wet suit with a tank on his back. He waved and I waved back. Then he offered me his second regulator - the spare mouthpiece divers have to help their underwater 'buddies' to breathe.
I hesitated. I didn't know who he was, or whether it was safe to breathe his air. I had only tried my first dive that morning. Who was he? But then I decided to say yes. I cast aside my fears and took the strange underwater man's regulator.
He put he arm round me to stop me floating to the surface (scuba divers are weighed down) and side-by-side, 10 metres underwater, we swam slowly along the reef.
He took pictures of me with my underwater camera and pointed out strange sea life.
It was the best date I've had for a long time - and we never said a word to each other. Eventually we popped to the surface and he asked my name. Turns out he was an Egyptian dive instructor from a boat moored nearby. "You dive well," he told me. "You should take a diving course."
I blushed and thanked him.
We said goodbye and swam our separate ways, never to meet again.
But I will never forget my underwater man who showed me the secrets of sea.
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Good one TL that made me smile. Now what were the secrets of the sea !!!
mamasue Member # 4691
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Two possible scenarios.... 1... he was trying to pick her up. 2... he was trying to sell her a diving course.
I don't believe he was an instructor..... they usually don't endanger somebody's life by taking them 10 metres underwater without the proper equipment!! He was, at most, an unqualified divemaster (Dive guide?
LovedOne Member # 10222
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Nice way to get TB perhaps? Or some other nasty contagion. lol
Shisha-Master Member # 14189
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He showed her his sea cucumber...what more do you want to know ?
mamasue Member # 4691
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quote:Originally posted by Shisha-Master: He showed her his sea cucumber...what more do you want to know ?
PMSL!!!!
tina kamal Member # 13845
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wow an egyptian sea cucumber.. i wanna see toooo damnit...
mamasue Member # 4691
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quote:Originally posted by tina kamal: wow an egyptian sea cucumber.. i wanna see toooo damnit...
They're usually about 12 inches long... and 7 inches round...... and brown or green ( I know I'm inviting comments!!! )
Makbeta Member # 14401
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Now, Mamasue, the next time I go diving I'll ask to see it perhaps.
Penny Member # 1925
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quote:Originally posted by tina kamal: wow an egyptian sea cucumber.. i wanna see toooo damnit...
No you dont...I saw one once when I was snorkelling and I nearly choked.
Tigerlily Member # 3567
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Now after reading these comments I seriously think I should take up diving. I truly feel I am missing out on something BIG here. What you all think??
dolphin redsea Member # 11209
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i would have to agree TL
Tibe-at-work Member # 14907
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quote:Originally posted by dolphin redsea: i would have to agree TL
Micky how are you my girl??
Tigerlily Member # 3567
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quote:Originally posted by Penny:
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal: wow an egyptian sea cucumber.. i wanna see toooo damnit...
No you dont...I saw one once when I was snorkelling and I nearly choked.
LOL, Penny, you need more *training*!!
dolphin redsea Member # 11209
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quote:Originally posted by Tibe-at-work:
quote:Originally posted by dolphin redsea: i would have to agree TL
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