Those who've been following my blog will know I started my open water scuba diving training in Rarotonga but was unable to complete it due to an inner ear infection. Great news though, after my course of antibiotics and an all clear from a New Zealand doc, I was able to complete it last Saturday at Goat Island here in the north island of NZ. And so yesterday I joined a day-long dive trip from Tutukaka to the 'Poor Knights', a group of islands about 15 miles off the coast. The whole group of these islands is a marine reserve, meaning things like fishing or even setting foot on the islands is strictly prohibited, enforced by hefty fines. This in turn means that marine life thrives, making it a location with many excellent dive sites, regarded as some of the best in New Zealand and even the world.
Ah, beaming sunshine, deep blue ocean, swimming with tropical fish in crystal clear waters. Sorry to rub it in folks but I'd rather be doing this than working!
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It sounds as though you're having a fantastic time and your diving experiences must be something that very few have the opportunity to enjoy. Loved the ups and downs over whether to buy or hire a car but in the end it was a bit of a no-brainer wasn't it?
It must be the weirdest feeling, being so far from friends and family at this time of year, so please remember we're all still thinking of you. I hope you had a good Christmas and have a great New Year - it comes to you first, so please let us know how it's going to be!
Happy New Year John! What did you get up to???
Sounds like you are having an amazing time despite the lack of planning and speaking as a project manager i am shocked by your attitude to planning, if you fail to plan you plan to fail..... :P
Serioisly though i wonder if your approach would work at EDS... i shall give it a go.
Love the blog by the way, very entertaining. I am looking forward to hearing about your christmas and new year. Take care of yourself.
Jenny x
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