Then it was off to the northeast. That trek was a little more tricky because the water was not as deep. This time, we needed to watch that we didn't get too shallow. We were into the saturation dive tables at this point so we had an upper limit as well as a lower limit. Lots to keep in mind with lots of great sight seeing. We saw our first Moray Eel on this trek - that was sort of scary. On our way back to the habitat we all looked up at the LSB (the buoy that has all our life support stuff on it) and saw a huge school of barracuda...I have discovered they are always lurking around, lots of them. They are really quite peaceful fish, just hanging out, seems like they don't even move. Silvery and beautiful.

That was it for the first day of diving, but there was so much more - we are living undersea now! Dinner as a crew, some great bonding (comparing all our new discoveries is awesome). However, I already have a feeling that time by myself would be nice. However, I found I could do that in the bunk room, even though there were 5 other people in the room. I just put on a set of headphones and like magic I am back in my place, with all my thoughts and dreams. I miss my husband and my dog. Wondered how they were doing and laughed at their funny little characteristics that I miss...