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Breakfast
Breakfast
Ben enjoyed a very large mix of fruit and yogurt for breakfast.
Table with a View
Table with a View
The view from our breakfast table. We continued to dive but for some reason did not take the cameras or any photos/video.
Sunset View
Sunset View
We had dinner on the beach at a restaurant down the street from our resort.
Nighty Night
Nighty Night
The housekeeper left a cute gift to warm our hearts.
Back At It
Back At It
We were back to the Fonatur Marina in the morning for more dive fun.
Stay Out
Stay Out
Looks like the coast is much more hazardous than the open water!
Bow View
Heading to our first dive site (unfortunately the lens needed a wipe).
Stern View
Motoring along nicely on a beautiful day in Cozumel.
Turtle Station
Up close and personal with a turtle looking for a snack.
Peek-a-Boo
This one wanted nothing to do with Ben or the camera.
Grinning
Grinning
That was a GREAT dive, what's next?
Big Blue
Big Blue
The ocean, not Ben as we descend to the wreck.
Bubbles
Bubbles
Bubbles from the divers below as I descended to the stern of the wreck.
I'm Here
Ben checks on me before proceeding to explore the wreck.
Tempting
Tempting
No penetration below deck because two of the divers on the boat were beginners.
Tight Squeeze
cool approach to the bow between the boat and the reef.
Far Side
My view down the starboard side after rounding the bow.
Come In
This area had easy egress to allow access for beginners.
Blocked Exit
Seems this school of fish have claimed the exit to the stern.
Making the Turn
Remember the lines on the stern during the descent?
Rear View
Following Ben and one of our dive buddies back up the port side.
Traffic Jam
Traffic Jam
Look at all the pretty divers.
Streamlined
Streamlined
Streamlined gear to keep from damaging coral or gear.
Farewell
Farewell view of the ship before heading off the port side to explore the adjacent reef.
Lines and All
Lines and All
Looks the the C-53 was working right up to the end of her life.
Final Look
Final Look
Ben takes another look before we leave to explore the reef.
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Exploring the reef in a counter clockwise manner.
Rear View
Rear View
Following Ben through over reef.
Exhale
Exhale
That's some breath Ben!
Simultaneous Exhale
Simultaneous Exhale
Got all 3 divers blowing bubbles.
Finders Keepers?
Finders Keepers?
Looks like Ben found a dive watch.
Hello
Hello
Ben's turn to man the camera.
Hanging
Hanging
I need a lesson from Ben in staying trim!
Let's Go
Let's Go
Kinda looks like a Superman pose.
Minor Adjustment
Guess I got the camera back to film an adjustment to Ben's gear.
Safety Stop
Safety Stop
Waiting to clear my 3 minute safety stop with Ben.
Ready to Surface
Ready to Surface
OK Ben, time to head back to the boat.
We're Back
Back in the water for more diving after a break for lunch.
Similar
This reef looked similar to the one we explored beside the wreck.
Lots Here
Lots to see but it doesn't look very colorful. Ugo indicated they lost about 40% of the reef 2 years ago due to an unknown cause.
Barracuda?
Looks like a barracuda was stalking us in the distance.
Giant Eel
Ben hit the jackpot, a LARGE free swimming Green Moray - RARE!
Snack Time
We typically had fruit and cereal bars between dives.
Sunset
Relaxing on our patio at the resort before dinner (typically completing my dive log).
Another One
Another One
Another GREAT day fin Cozumel or underwater adventures!
Early Ones
Early Ones
We arrived early at the marina.
Scorcher?
Scorcher?
Not really, it looks hotter than it was.
He's Ready
He's Ready
Ben's on board, half dressed and ready to get started.
Sneak Attack
Do you see the little guy peeking out of his hole?
Sunset Walk
Sunset Walk
Nice view on our walk to dinner.
Pool's Open
Pool's Open
We had dinner on the beach (looks more like a pool with a view).
Nighty Night
Nighty Night
Housekeeping had turned down the bed when we returned, nice touch!
Different Dive
This dive was unlike all the rest, swimming through large coral passage ways.
Exploring
Following Ben, then helping him save the battery on his backup light.
More Exploring
We had a hard time finding little critters hiding in the coral.
Taking a Breath
We spotted him a few minutes later heading to the surface for a breath.
Back Down
Then back down to the depths (looks like the same turtle).
How Much Gas?
More exploration of the wall, then Ben tells me me he has 1,200 psi in his tank and asks me how much gas I have.
Threading the Needle
Swimming through a small tunnel and exploring the other side.
Low Road
I took the low road while Ben took the high one (I had more gas left).
Preparing to Surface
Ugo deploys his safety sausage as we prepare to join him to surface.
Final Creature
Final Creature
The housekeeping staff blessed us with a baby ray.
Blue Magic
Blue Magic
We got cleaned up and headed to Blue Magic SCUBA shop to thank Ariana and clear our tab.
Where Next?
Where Next?
We did a little walking and shopping.
Sculpture
Sculpture
The sculpture fountain was off but was still nice to see.
The Shack
The Shack
We found a GREAT place for lunch - yes we had lobster!
Patience
Patience
Ben's enjoying a break while we waited for our meal (no photos).
We're the Last
We're the Last
PERFECT timing to enjoy today's catch!
Well Armed
Well Armed
And me without my weapon!
Flower Power
Flower Power
Hey, can I do the driving honey?
Coffee View
Coffee View
Enjoying coffee on the patio of the el Cid resort for the last time.
Toe View
Toe View
Our ONLY time sitting on the beach during the entire week.
Cruise Ship Dock
Cruise Ship Dock
The cruise ships were scheduled to return in June.
Beach Bums
Beach Bums
Suck it in Rick!
Snoring
Snoring
Ben can fall asleep at the drop of a hat.
Getting the Shot
Getting the Shot
What was so difficult about that one Rick?
Final View
Final View
We promised the local souvenir guy we'd buy some trinkets.
Perspective
Perspective
We enjoyed a fabulous week of diving, companionship, food and fun. If you're a diver and haven't been to Cozumel, it's a MUST!