Big Thanks to Cliffdiver and Craig G.!

[Water Baby]

Thanks to cliffdiver I found Craig Gillespie and his scuba school (he teaches in Seattle, WA and Monterey, CA both), and thanks to Craig and his excellent guidance I'm now certified.

My dives were in Monterey, very cold (54 F) and very murky (6 ft of vis), but I felt very prepared. All in all it was well worth it, though I do miss the warm waters of the tropics.

Now to check out dry suit diving...