SeaCat
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My parents came down to visit this afternoon. We hung around the place for about an hour then decided to go for a drive. Knowing my father as I do I tossed a small gear bag in the back of the car before we left. Sure enough we headed for the beach to check out the water conditions.
When we hit the beach we were greeted by a sea of young nubile bodies soaking up the sun while the waters were empty of people. The Purple and Yellow Flags were flying. When we tested the water we found it to be beautiful. A nice 73 degrees with low seas. (Only 2-3 feet) and the water was that stunning azure color that proclaims that it is nice and clear.
We looked at each other and ran back to the car for our bags. Before long we had changed into "Shorty" wetsuits, masks, fins and snorkels and headed for the water. The Lifeguard asked us what we were doing and I told him we were going to check out the conditions. He asked me if I knew what was happening and I told him I most certainly did. He just shook his head as we wandered down to the waters edge.
Oh the water was incredible. We swam out to the edge of the stone reef and started dropping to the bottom fifteen feet below. The water was like crystal even with the wave action. The waves did bash us into the reef and even tried to shove us under the overhangs.
We played with the many Lobster we saw. We played tag with the fish. I even caught three Flounder with my goody bag. (Large ones.) I found some good shells and even got to watch a nice sized Spinner swim by.
We swam over to the very edge of the reef, the spot where people like to anchor their boats while they swim and rub it into the tourists. We hit the bottom and poked around. It was amazing what we found.
After an hour and a half we wandered out of the water slightly chilled and completely pumped. We had bags filled with fish and shells. When we walked up onto the beach we were greeted by more than a couple people asking us what we had seen and why we weren't worried about the sharks. Hey we're divers not surfers.
The best part thought was when we got back to the car and started peeling off our wetsuits. Between us we had found and stuffed down into our suits six chains, two rings, and my father had found himself a Bulovia Watch.
I have to say I truly had a lot of fun today.
Oh the Purple Flags were up for Spinner Sharks, (Which are migrating) and Portugese Man of War's.
Cat
When we hit the beach we were greeted by a sea of young nubile bodies soaking up the sun while the waters were empty of people. The Purple and Yellow Flags were flying. When we tested the water we found it to be beautiful. A nice 73 degrees with low seas. (Only 2-3 feet) and the water was that stunning azure color that proclaims that it is nice and clear.
We looked at each other and ran back to the car for our bags. Before long we had changed into "Shorty" wetsuits, masks, fins and snorkels and headed for the water. The Lifeguard asked us what we were doing and I told him we were going to check out the conditions. He asked me if I knew what was happening and I told him I most certainly did. He just shook his head as we wandered down to the waters edge.
Oh the water was incredible. We swam out to the edge of the stone reef and started dropping to the bottom fifteen feet below. The water was like crystal even with the wave action. The waves did bash us into the reef and even tried to shove us under the overhangs.
We played with the many Lobster we saw. We played tag with the fish. I even caught three Flounder with my goody bag. (Large ones.) I found some good shells and even got to watch a nice sized Spinner swim by.
We swam over to the very edge of the reef, the spot where people like to anchor their boats while they swim and rub it into the tourists. We hit the bottom and poked around. It was amazing what we found.
After an hour and a half we wandered out of the water slightly chilled and completely pumped. We had bags filled with fish and shells. When we walked up onto the beach we were greeted by more than a couple people asking us what we had seen and why we weren't worried about the sharks. Hey we're divers not surfers.
The best part thought was when we got back to the car and started peeling off our wetsuits. Between us we had found and stuffed down into our suits six chains, two rings, and my father had found himself a Bulovia Watch.
I have to say I truly had a lot of fun today.
Oh the Purple Flags were up for Spinner Sharks, (Which are migrating) and Portugese Man of War's.
Cat
