My time in Seattle started with a treat -- I went out for Suishi - I mean you can't get it fresher!
Then Saturday, Kate & her boyfriend came and "broke" me out of my hotel with the offer to see the town by taking a tour. Well little did they say what a great time were they going to put on for me. You see we took the "Duck Tour" of Seattle. No kidding! It was a vehicle that was sort of like a duck (well it did go on land and on the water). Not only did they do this, but they arranged for a boat load of 5-7 year-old (and a few adults) to celebrate a birthday while touring. Not only did I learn a few things about the town -- like where it really did start, and why Puget Sound is named that way, but I got to relive those glorious disco days when the driver played Disco-Duck. Honest it was a blast!
Sunday, another rescue from the hotel and we were off to the location where we were meet the boat and the other divers. Who's the first newcomer (well at least to me) -- Uncle Pug! It seemed we just got started, when we arrived at Blakely Rocks. We allowed everyone else to enter the water, as I was still a gimp with the moped injury sustained back on Bonaire. Sigh.... Well we descended down the line with no problem, then oops. A classic boo-boo. Somehow (this diver's error obviously), my weight belt dropped. Fortunately I was on the descent line, so I grabbed it, Kate grabbed the belt and her boyfriend attempted to get it back on me... did I say I was a klutz? arrrg Through a bit of manouvering we got it back on, but not securely. Up we went and I got assistance from the boat. Yes folks I do know how to do it u/w -- but I was all thumbs that day. A quick helping hand from the crew, and we descended. Bonus time. We got to the bottom just in time for Uncle Pug to point out a juvenile wolf eel.
A short time on the bottom, cruising around looking at all the starfish, rockfish, sponges and it was time to make our way up to the surface.
Next site - Orchard Rocks. Wheee. Don't you just love it when your gear stays where it's suppose to? I had a grand time cruising along watching the antics of the shrimp, scallops and crabs. Again I saw various rock fish and one ling cod. (Dinner anyone?)
Sorry Iguana Don, I did look for the octopus at both, but I didn't see any -- Uncle Pug saw some at both locations. I guess I'll just have to go back
Thanks gang. I had I grand time.
Oh and BTW - I passed both exams. One with 100%!
The invite to dive here is definately open to you guys.
