cleung
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Okay as I sort of promised, I did a separate video and article on Galapagos scuba diving for those thinking of going on such a trip (separate from my review and video tour of the Calipso liveaboard). In short, here's what I liked and did not like about diving there.
Liked
Marine life - whale sharks, hammerheads, dolphins, fish that are not scared of divers, seals, marine iguanas, my first mola mola, my first big fish bait ball and magical encounters including getting a sea turtle slap me in the head with its flipper and a seal poking its head in to look at my dive computer during a safety stop.
Hated
The colder water temperatures requiring my use of a dry suit over multiple dive days which resulted in bruising and irritation along my neck and wrists where the dry suit seals are. I especially hated the big currents and having to hang onto rocks in order not to get swept away (even though I did get swept away one time). The rocks totally ripped my dive gloves. Also hated using the inflatable panga boats especially in these rough sea conditions.
I did a much more detailed article based on my dive week there along with tips based on what I experienced and also produced a video to go along with it for those who would like to see it -- what Galapagos scuba diving is like plus tips
Definitely a magical place but at the same time, the most intensive week I've ever experienced!
Liked
Marine life - whale sharks, hammerheads, dolphins, fish that are not scared of divers, seals, marine iguanas, my first mola mola, my first big fish bait ball and magical encounters including getting a sea turtle slap me in the head with its flipper and a seal poking its head in to look at my dive computer during a safety stop.
Hated
The colder water temperatures requiring my use of a dry suit over multiple dive days which resulted in bruising and irritation along my neck and wrists where the dry suit seals are. I especially hated the big currents and having to hang onto rocks in order not to get swept away (even though I did get swept away one time). The rocks totally ripped my dive gloves. Also hated using the inflatable panga boats especially in these rough sea conditions.
I did a much more detailed article based on my dive week there along with tips based on what I experienced and also produced a video to go along with it for those who would like to see it -- what Galapagos scuba diving is like plus tips
Definitely a magical place but at the same time, the most intensive week I've ever experienced!