Well folks its Saturday afternoon her on the Isle of Mindoro in the Philippines and the diving is completed. For those that have never dove or intend to dive I can n ot say enough about the hotel and dive staff at the Atlantis resort. A thanks to David or chef and the kitchen staff for well prepared meals that provide a mix of local and European flavors. The hotel staff was courteous and accommodating to making our stay here relaxing.
The diving….. A team led by a number of Dive Masters and Instructors. Tim our local Russian Instructor and guide furthered East – West relations with expert knowledge of the local waters and the diversity of plant and marine life we saw. He also introduced us to the correct way down shots of vodka and the required quantities needed to be consumed to really appreciate it. Bala, Vic, Richard and Robert all local inhabitants of Puerto Galera and Dive Masters at the Atlantis resort, we appreciate the knowledge and the help in taking on each and every dive while we were here. There ar e a number of boat crew who should not be forgotten. These individuals took care of air tanks getting regulators and BC’s onto the boats and then were helpful in getting equipment on for the dive and taking it back into the boats at the end of each dive. A very professional staff and caring as well. Tim stated the other night “comes as guests…leave as friends”.
I would like to extend as well a personal thanks to those that made this trip possible. Steven my brother for whom this trip would not have been possible. Steve booked this trip for himself, but was unable to go and offered to work it out with me so that I could take it. Thanks Stephen…you can say you had a great time…you really did.
My principal at Christ the King Cathedral, Christine Wanjura for allowing me to take this trip and Mr. Gossman for keeping an eye on my classes so I could vacation in the tropics. And even my class for being on their best behavior while I was gone (or better have been if they now what’s good for them).
And last but not least my wife Sheila for letting me go on this trip. It is through her caring and understanding that I have been able to really enjoy the diving and life on this island.
This afternoon is a slow one relaxing and gearing up for tonight’s going away party. After packing and getting ready to depart we will gather myself and the other 17 members of thee Pinnacles dive group to end this time of diving together raising our glasses to the patron saint of diving San Miguel. (Brewed and Bottled in Manila).
Our last day will be spent exploring the island on motor bikes from 8am -12. We depart on our boat off the island at 2pm to catch our van in Batangas back to Manila. Our flight departs at 10 PM from Manila and we should be back in the states by 5pm in San Francisco. Looking forward to seeing my family and friends when I return back home to Lubbock on Monday.
Until then Salamek
Mr. “D”
The diving….. A team led by a number of Dive Masters and Instructors. Tim our local Russian Instructor and guide furthered East – West relations with expert knowledge of the local waters and the diversity of plant and marine life we saw. He also introduced us to the correct way down shots of vodka and the required quantities needed to be consumed to really appreciate it. Bala, Vic, Richard and Robert all local inhabitants of Puerto Galera and Dive Masters at the Atlantis resort, we appreciate the knowledge and the help in taking on each and every dive while we were here. There ar e a number of boat crew who should not be forgotten. These individuals took care of air tanks getting regulators and BC’s onto the boats and then were helpful in getting equipment on for the dive and taking it back into the boats at the end of each dive. A very professional staff and caring as well. Tim stated the other night “comes as guests…leave as friends”.
I would like to extend as well a personal thanks to those that made this trip possible. Steven my brother for whom this trip would not have been possible. Steve booked this trip for himself, but was unable to go and offered to work it out with me so that I could take it. Thanks Stephen…you can say you had a great time…you really did.
My principal at Christ the King Cathedral, Christine Wanjura for allowing me to take this trip and Mr. Gossman for keeping an eye on my classes so I could vacation in the tropics. And even my class for being on their best behavior while I was gone (or better have been if they now what’s good for them).
And last but not least my wife Sheila for letting me go on this trip. It is through her caring and understanding that I have been able to really enjoy the diving and life on this island.
This afternoon is a slow one relaxing and gearing up for tonight’s going away party. After packing and getting ready to depart we will gather myself and the other 17 members of thee Pinnacles dive group to end this time of diving together raising our glasses to the patron saint of diving San Miguel. (Brewed and Bottled in Manila).
Our last day will be spent exploring the island on motor bikes from 8am -12. We depart on our boat off the island at 2pm to catch our van in Batangas back to Manila. Our flight departs at 10 PM from Manila and we should be back in the states by 5pm in San Francisco. Looking forward to seeing my family and friends when I return back home to Lubbock on Monday.
Until then Salamek
Mr. “D”
2 comments:
Dave, How nice, your BLOG had a beginning, a middle, and an ending; hopefully you will be able to fill in the gaps upon your return when you are not so tired. I am glad you so thoroughly enjoyed. I can't wait to hear all the stories that you were probably just to tired to type. Steve
p.s. I loved the underwater photos. Hopefully you will have many more photos to share with your friends, family, colleagues at School, as well as students. Steve
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