In Manila for two months
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jonix
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glenver
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it was in anilao if i'm not mistaken. you guys should see that. and if you cme accross him, you can't miss him. will surely catch your attention too!
hehehe... too funny! ultramodern! hahaha..very close, but imagine shorties...
hehehe... too funny! ultramodern! hahaha..very close, but imagine shorties...
hmpgh !!!
could no longer find the aqua socks though....
could no longer find the aqua socks though....
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Jack Scuba
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Thanks for the advice! I have been so busy with all the arrangements for work and outside work that I haven't had a chance to get back here.
I am staying in Eastwood city and based on google maps one of the shops is pretty close to me.
My initial thoughts are to do a drift diving speciality course (I have my AOW) since that seems to be the majority of diving there, and do my buoyancy checks and stuff then. I thought this would be a good way to meet other divers too.
As for the temperature of the water... to be honest I break out into a huge grin when I think about it.
The water was 41F at 40 feet during my last dive in September and it is only getting colder. The coldest it has been here was during my cert for OW and it was 38F... when we did the mask clearing at 20feet it felt like I had been punched in the face.
The one thing I worry about though are the little stinging critters... not from a pain perspective but from an enjoyment level... so I may stop by my LDS to pick up some rash guard suits since I know it comes in my size here.
Again, thank you for all the help with this.
I am staying in Eastwood city and based on google maps one of the shops is pretty close to me.
My initial thoughts are to do a drift diving speciality course (I have my AOW) since that seems to be the majority of diving there, and do my buoyancy checks and stuff then. I thought this would be a good way to meet other divers too.
As for the temperature of the water... to be honest I break out into a huge grin when I think about it.
The water was 41F at 40 feet during my last dive in September and it is only getting colder. The coldest it has been here was during my cert for OW and it was 38F... when we did the mask clearing at 20feet it felt like I had been punched in the face. The one thing I worry about though are the little stinging critters... not from a pain perspective but from an enjoyment level... so I may stop by my LDS to pick up some rash guard suits since I know it comes in my size here.
Again, thank you for all the help with this.
wershwie
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Holler when you get a clearer idea of your schedule. My friends and I usually go diving on weekends, and we'd be happy to bring you along! Anilao and Galera are indeed your best bets. If you find yourself having a longer weekend (3 days off), then it should be worth a trip out for more diving options
Welcome to the Philippines!
Anilao and Galera are indeed your best bets. If you find yourself having a longer weekend (3 days off), then it should be worth a trip out for more diving options Welcome to the Philippines!
glenver
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Holler when you get a clearer idea of your schedule. My friends and I usually go diving on weekends, and we'd be happy to bring you along!
Welcome to the Philippines!
hey wershsie! is that an open offer? i'd be very interested to tag along!
my girlfriend and i normally dirve down to anilao on weekends (day trips mostly), but she doesn't dive (and has zero to negative none likelihood of picking it up). and basically just hangs around with me at surface intervals. sadly, since i don't have a buddy or group, i have to sit by the resort a couple of hours until theres a group i can tag along with *sob* (cue: maala-ala mo kaya soundtrack)
which resort do you go to normally? let me know if it's an open invite =) cheers!
glenver
jonix
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@glen: there's a PPD dive on the 25th. DOR whatever number. look for the thread
wershwie
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Hi Glenver!
Of course it's an open offer We're actually diving in Anilao this weekend, so you're welcome to join in! We should be in Saturday for lunch, then we'll be diving in the afternoon. Then maybe 3 dives on Sunday before heading back home Hmmm... Would your surname happen to start with a "G"? Haha... I think I know who you are! ;P
Of course it's an open offer
We're actually diving in Anilao this weekend, so you're welcome to join in! We should be in Saturday for lunch, then we'll be diving in the afternoon. Then maybe 3 dives on Sunday before heading back home Hmmm... Would your surname happen to start with a "G"? Haha... I think I know who you are! ;PSimilar threads
