Day started with a bus ride from Hilo to Kona Big Island, Hawaii. Excitement was at par to see few Manta Rays and to dive in one of the best sites in the world with them. Fear was also surfacing as it was my first night dive, first boat dive and first with Manta Rays of course. Somehow the travel show – ‘An Idiot Abroad’ kept me busy and I didn’t think too much. First trouble was to find the store – Jack’s Lockers Diving from where I was supposed to do the diving. Then I got there early so had some time to kill. I need wi-fi to be able to connect to my emails and other networks like face book.
Since I have got this new smart phone I am one of those people whom I used to think have got sucked into technology completely. I utilized my time to savor a burger and then headed for the diving with the crew. It was funny that I was told being the smallest person with the biggest backpack in the group. As we had to board the boat by almost jumping from one side to the other side of water. I was lucky to be able to get to the boat without any dive with my clothes on. I was ready to show my expertise in the area by quickly arranging my gears. But everything was already set for us. It was a bummer as my only chance to show my confidence was to be able to dive deep enough without making any noise.
Time to jump into the water – group three, last person. I was standing there thinking whether it was right decision I made in the middle of winter when its getting dark I am about to jump into deep water. But fortunately I made it. We spotted two Manta Rays when there was still some day light. I got a bit carried away and started swimming towards the Manta Rays and Chris had to instruct me to come back as it was not my territory to wander around.
We were cold and it was windy but now it was time to go for the next dive. It was dark and we were given the torches. My worst fear was to get hypothermia as it was my first night dive so there was some indication of panic as well of getting lost in dark. Although after the dive I did realize it was useless fear – no one can get lost as so many boats were around and with their flash lights on. Now time to jump into the water. I kept asking the person holding my calendar not to let me go before I was ready. I felt like a chicken for a moment but then I finally muster enough courage to jump. And there it was I was alive and floating. I was highly alert for all the things I had learned during my past 14 dives. And how could I forget as deep under the water that is the only thing that kept me alive.
Now time to head to the spot where the gala was taking place. It was like a celebration under water where all the divers were sitting deep on the sea bed in a circle and Manta Rays were swimming around and doing summer-salts. Best sight in my diving career (although it just started 😉 ). I was struggling to stay in one place and not bump into other divers as even if you can’t see them but you know they are giving you a stare back as if they are saying – ‘what’s wrong with you, can’t you be still’. I just realized it was my birthday in Australia (as Hawaii is 10 hour behind Australia). So I told myself that this is the best birthday present for myself so far.
we came back and I was still feeling high from the whole diving experience. Although we spotted Eels and other sea creatures but Manta Rays were the highlights of the day.
happy birthday kavi 🙂
Thank u so much dear
you’re welcome! seems you had a lot of fun.
30 julio, 207tsa0al2Añadimos poco a poco routers. Tienes que tener paciencia. Aun asàpuedes usar el resto de funcionalidades de ANT sin ningún problema. Lo único que no puedes utilizar es la apertura automática de puertos.Un saludo.
Vad fin den lilla dressen ser ut att bli.Jag tycker sÃ¥ mycket om din header, speciellt intresserad är jag av de rosa melerade sakerna i höger kant…Undrar om jag kan hitta dem här nÃ¥gonstans pÃ¥ din blogg? :-)KlemSusanne
sottolineare che non è strano credere ad una cosa ragionevolmente probabile, o ritenuta tale, mentre è ben più arduo farlo per cose assolutamente straordinarie, mentre tu stavi mettendole su piani paritari.Se poi Rossi sta facendo tutto quello che sta facendo, accendendo resistenze di nascosto e ingannando persino sè stesso, è da ricovero! Certo è una possibilità , ma mi auguro fortemente che così non sia.
Hey Kavita,
Happy birthday. I hope yu had fun!!! What a way to spend your brithday!!!!! 😀
♥GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE♥
~TeenFaith777~
Psalm 119:105
Thank you so much …yes it was the best day i cud ever imagine..so calm n peaceful down there…thanks again for your wishes
Your welcome! 😀
Impressive adventure ,beautifully detailed.Enjoyed reading it.Happy birthday.Many many more.May all your wishes come true.Jalal.
Thank you so much Jalal….it was very lovely to see your comment..yes it was just awesome I felt…have a lovely day!
Kavita
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I agree, awesome adventure, love the shots!
Thanks Scott…I really appreciate your comment on my post 🙂
Yea, I really like your site! Sometimes sites just have a good “feel” to them and this is one of those.
It was amazing feeling and as I said best birthday gift for myself…down there 50 feet below there were almost 50 divers or more all with their torch lit up as if celebrating some thing …being a part of it felt like lifetime experience
Wow, that sounds awesome…I love those moments in life. It puts everything in perspective. I just wish I could experience those on a more frequent basis. It’s like I go through life really enjoying them when they occur that it makes me sad they don’t occur enough!! :>
I know exactly what you mean but since I have started sharing those moments here (until unless really personal and private ;), I have been living those moments many times – every time some one likes it or comment on it (just the way you did it)…and I think when it doesn’t happen very often then it become more enjoying when it actually happen…and you feel like cherishing each and every moment of it 🙂 Like I am back in India and relishing each bit of food these days 😉
Totally here ya and agree. I think as I’m getting older, things become more important to me as well. I maybe slow down and enjoy “moments” a bit more perhaps? Anyhow, know what you mean. I’m so happy for you, that’s awesome!!
I did this in Hawaii too and loved it. So amazing and what beautiful creatures. I can’t wait to take my son back to do it some day. It was the highlight of my trip.
wow..then you would know how it feels..hope u get to go with your son soon as it would be so magical for him and he would love it 🙂