Guitarcrazy
Contributor
We just returned from another great trip to Cozumel. We arrived on Feb 6th flying into Coz airport for the first time. We normally have to do the bag drag, but for this trip the stars aligned and we were able to fly in at least. The airport arrival was a breeze, much the same as Cancun, with fewer people. We took the shuttle to the Grand Park Royal. I don't know why anyone would walk 3 blocks to catch a cab, the cost was $6 per person, so not worth walking with 7 bags to find a cab. This was our 3rd stay at GPR, and it was much the same. Food is decent, but not great. Hotel is nice-ish. Drinks are good, with top shelf available for those who desire it. We booked 9 days and cost was a very reasonable $1700 for two.
We dove with Challenge Diving for the first time. We were meeting friends in Cozumel and that is their go-to dive op. We figured it was dumb to dive two different ops so we just joined them. Challenge was great, fast boats and good food during the S.I.s. The had tuna fish for sandwiches, ham and cheese, loads of fruit, chips, and even had a cake on board every day. I am sure I was always heavier for the second dive. The conditions were good on the days we dove. We saw loads of Eagle Rays and other wildlife. We were hoping to have a sighting of some blacktips or hammerhead that some have spotted, but for us only one nurse shark presented herself. We did a night dive and as usual, saw lots of octopus and other critters. Eric and Eric with Challenge were great to dive with. Eric Jr was our main guide and always spotted lots of animals for us. We lost 3 days due to Nortes, which is the worst we have experienced on a trip.
I am using a TG-5 with Backscatter wide angle, and two YS-01 strobes. Not super happy with my photos, but there are some decent ones. On a related note, I am considering upgrading to the Olympus E-PL 10 and Backscatter housing. Anyone with experience with them have thoughts? Thanks.
We dove with Challenge Diving for the first time. We were meeting friends in Cozumel and that is their go-to dive op. We figured it was dumb to dive two different ops so we just joined them. Challenge was great, fast boats and good food during the S.I.s. The had tuna fish for sandwiches, ham and cheese, loads of fruit, chips, and even had a cake on board every day. I am sure I was always heavier for the second dive. The conditions were good on the days we dove. We saw loads of Eagle Rays and other wildlife. We were hoping to have a sighting of some blacktips or hammerhead that some have spotted, but for us only one nurse shark presented herself. We did a night dive and as usual, saw lots of octopus and other critters. Eric and Eric with Challenge were great to dive with. Eric Jr was our main guide and always spotted lots of animals for us. We lost 3 days due to Nortes, which is the worst we have experienced on a trip.
I am using a TG-5 with Backscatter wide angle, and two YS-01 strobes. Not super happy with my photos, but there are some decent ones. On a related note, I am considering upgrading to the Olympus E-PL 10 and Backscatter housing. Anyone with experience with them have thoughts? Thanks.
Jason B
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