Lagging behind
I’m lagging a bit behind concerning entries as I’m not diving very often and not focusing too much about taking pictures. I’m following a divemaster course (1st professional level) which is taking me more time than I expected as I’m not really focused and my mind and thoughts are wandering somewhere else most of the time.
Once it is finished, I will spend some more time in Dahab doing some fun diving (photography) , some freediving as well, as I’m just curious to see where I stand without any specific training at all. It goes without saying that I will spend more time than in vacation than originally planned.
I’m mostly hanging out with Annelie Pompe (#2 Swedish freediver), Fred, Sam Still (#1 UK freediver and World Champion Static Apnea and also unofficial world record owner with a 10min+ without breathing !), my instructor Youri and his girlfriend Samantha . All those people (plus others) are having such a diverse background (Software, Hardware, Marketing, Advertising, Marine Biology, Antiques, …) that I find it captivating. Having been talking to Sam Still for a couple of hours about freediving training, I find the topic of freediving and physiology even more interesting.
Oh, and for a couple of days now, I’m enjoying listening to Beth Orton. Her song ‘Stars all seem to weep’ from her Central Reservation album is a jewel.
I am heading off to St. Maarten in the Caribbean next week. When will you be in Utila? After Japan I guess.
Comment by me — January 19, 2006 @ 3:18 am