We went diving today. And so today was a good day. Also, my ears began cooperating today, meaning I could dive better. But let me back up.
When we first came to Cozumel in March 2022 I got a great allergic reaction to something on the island. Couldn’t breathe. Got on the boat and away from the island and it all went away. Late in that week I picked up some OTC medicine, and that helped the breathing, but not so much the diving. Descending was a big problem. Coming back up to the surface was no great treat, either. So, this year, I brought some medicine with me. What do you know, the allergy problem came right back. I started taking the medicine, and blamed this guy.
Descents were slow on my first dives Monday and Tuesday. Coming back up was also a little unpleasant.
But, today, my ears and I had a little talk. On the ascent of the first dive of the day my ears were making all sorts of noise. I don’t know how everyone else on the dive boat didn’t hear them. And then, they opened up as they are supposed to. On my later dives, I descended like a normal diver. I even beat my lovely bride, who is a fish, to the bottom on one of the dives.
(This is not the point, in any way, but it’s a useful measuring stick.)
Anyway, here’s the first video I shot of the dive trip. This is a simple one. There will be many, many more.
Here’s a photo of a conch shell, if you couldn’t get enough in that video.
This little collection of coral and sponge looks like a video screengrab, for some reason. It’s a shame, too, because it was really quite beautiful.
The filefish is just a catchall name, made of more than 100 species, which are classified in 27 genera. They’re found all over the world. Some people call them foolfish, leatherjackets or shingles. I’ve never seen one that looks quite like this.
Oh look! A sponge!
Nothing in this one, but you never know about the next one.
More diving tomorrow, more photos and video. You’re going to see a beautiful eagle ray!
