The Scuba Diving Trip
Scuba diving can transfer a very uncomfortable feeling to your senses if you’ve never done it before. The idea of being underwater and being able to breathe can cause your brain to go into denial at first. While on Roatan our group had the opportunity to accompany Leif, a super chill dive instructor, throughout an adventure dive. As Leif taught our safety class he familiarized us with the scuba equipment, went over hand signals while underwater, and expressed the dangers of not following instructions. In the back of my brain I could visualize everything that could go wrong going wrong. When we finally finished the class, signed the waiver form, squeezed into our wet suits, and geared up we were out on the water. It surprised me how close to the shore line we were when we dropped anchor.
The reef we dove was in a horseshoe shape which allowed us directional guidance while underwater. Before entering the water we sat on the side of the boat and then went backwards into the water. As we descended to the ocean bottom our ears started to pop with the water pressure. We fixed this problem by pinching our nose and allowing the pressure to be released through our ears. At the bottom there was so much life to be seen. Schools of fish raced by, sea anemones swayed back and forth lazily, and the visibility was near perfect. In our scuba vests we had weights and air bladders that could be inflated or deflated that allowed ourselves to be buoyant so we floated along like men on the moon. The experience is something I will never forget.
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