We motored from about midnight last night until 5.30 am this morning where we awoke in a bay. It was time to start muck diving! You'd think we were crazy flying half way around the world to dive on dirt and trash - but no! It's an amazing place filled with all kinds of cool, little critters. On the first dive, John shot some amazing video and images of lion fish. There was a pair, maybe mates, who were hanging together and he got some unbelievable shots! Cheri shot a little goofy octopus and a leaf fish amongst other cool things! Off in the distance was an eagle ray! John shot a great lion fish and a blue sea star!
Today was a 4 dive day....
Dives 1 - 3 were amazing and we were both getting pretty good with our cameras. Dive 4 was the night dive. Yes - we get into zodiacs (like Navy seals use to transport themselves) and motor off into the pitch dark. On the count of 3 it's over the side and descent into the murky darkness. Usually you are immediately filled with a sense of awe because night diving is so very different from day diving. A whole new set of creatures emerge from their hiding places. It's like a giant treasure hunt!
Unfortunately, this night dive was a failure - very murky and lots of current. Sometimes that's the way it is at night - so we'll try again another night.
Enjoy!
Cheri & John
