Submerged in water wearing a skintight wet suit, carrying an enormous tank on my back. Above water the weight of this awkward tank would cause me to fall over but under water it’s weightless. Out in the ocean, off Phi Phi Island. Far from the sweeping white sand beaches.
I glance down and see the jaw dropping coral reef. I am in a world of serenity. The whole place is silent.
Unable to communicate verbally with the instructor, we use hand signals. We slowly float to the bottom. Sitting on our knees to demonstrate the hand signals. Putting my thumb and forefinger in the shape of an ‘O’, I show the instructor that everything’s ok.
We drift up to see the coral reef teaming with life. There are incredible views of every type of fish. The yellow boxfish, butterfly fish, silver dollar fish, purple fish, stripy fish, star fish.
Positioning my body at the perfect angle, I kick my giant flippers and swim on. I can feel tiny fish nibble at my leg but I just shake them off with a quick jolt.
I take a moment to look below me and I see a shark sail by. Although it’s not a dangerous shark I cant help but tremble for a second, and think ‘what if?’
It’s the most relaxing environment yet it serves as an adrenaline fix. Nothing else matters in this underworld. I want to stay here and never resurface. But as my oxygen tank runs low I feel the urge to come up for air.
I gaze up and see the choppiness of the sea above and the sun beaming through the water. Swimming back up past the coral reef. My head emerges above the water. I can see nothing only water for miles.
Scuba Diving with dolphins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq7nHw1v6YY
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