drrich2
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I dove 2 tanks in Cozumel with Living Underwater; had a great time. Dive 1 on Palancar Garden wasn't all that, but Dive 2 on Santa Rosa, a big black grouper swam up near arm's length right away & followed us much of the dive, a BIG eagle ray swam quite close under us before we even got underway, I later saw a southern stingray...and all diving steel 120 tanks, drift diving and having a good old time. Divers further back in the group told me about a humongous green moray that came out but I missed.
I've been to Bonaire 7 times but haven't seen anything like that yet. And only had 80 cf tanks. Hauling gear around without boat crew setting it up for me. Yet I've been 7 times. Yes, a different experience. Shore diving, there's no following anyone around; dive when you want (including nights), where you want, go fast or go slow, deep or shallow as you see fit, 1 time/day or 5, surface interval as long or short as you want, dive solo or with your own buddy if you prefer not to mix with strangers...
Both are great. But it's like asking me whether a double-cheese burger is better than lasagna. Kinda depends on what I'm in the mood for, and either one is great.
Richard.
I've been to Bonaire 7 times but haven't seen anything like that yet. And only had 80 cf tanks. Hauling gear around without boat crew setting it up for me. Yet I've been 7 times. Yes, a different experience. Shore diving, there's no following anyone around; dive when you want (including nights), where you want, go fast or go slow, deep or shallow as you see fit, 1 time/day or 5, surface interval as long or short as you want, dive solo or with your own buddy if you prefer not to mix with strangers...
Both are great. But it's like asking me whether a double-cheese burger is better than lasagna. Kinda depends on what I'm in the mood for, and either one is great.
Richard.
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