The BLUE hole, Belize
Promise promise last post of Scuba :)
The Great Blue Hole is a large underwater sinkhole off the coast of Belize
Once a dry cave system, the Blue Hole was formed after the last ice age, when the Caribbean Sea engulfed the entire area and the cave's roof collapsed. The resulting sinkhole is more than 400 feet deep, 1,000 feet in diameter--and a mainstay on divers' wish lists.
Once we started going down it got darker and darker at some moments it was hard to see your hand in front of your face.
Promise promise last post of Scuba :)
The Great Blue Hole is a large underwater sinkhole off the coast of Belize
Once a dry cave system, the Blue Hole was formed after the last ice age, when the Caribbean Sea engulfed the entire area and the cave's roof collapsed. The resulting sinkhole is more than 400 feet deep, 1,000 feet in diameter--and a mainstay on divers' wish lists.
Before we even get into the water we saw shark fins circling the boat, "Jaws" flash backs came catapulting through my head and fear immediately took over my body.
I let about 6 divers get into the water before I dared get off the boat. Once into the water and was able to see the sharks just chillen my nerves calmed down (not enough to leave Mikes side the whole dive but enough to get through it and enjoy it).
Once we started going down it got darker and darker at some moments it was hard to see your hand in front of your face.
Under the cave shelf we go
Second dive, the Light House.
Some of the colors under water and so vibrant
If there was reincarnation, Mike and I would want to be mer - man/maids. We are in love with the water!
Yum this guy looked delicious to eat, crab legs and butter :)
Third dive, Wall Dive.
Eagle Rays are one of the most magnificent animals in the water, full of grace, and stunningly beautiful!
My favorite little puffers :)
Half Moon Bay for lunch
We got to go explore the island where we found this gigantic iguanas
We also got to meed the Red footed Booby Bird (funny name lol), it was egg laying season while we were there and so there were thousands of these birds guarding their nests
On the boat ride home we got treated to an amazing display of dolphins doing there thing.
I LOVE dolphins!!!
This for me made the entire dive trip!
Beautiful sunset ride home :)
holy crap talk about the PERFECT DAY! dude nichole i dont know how you got in that water - if i saw sharks swimming around i seriously dont think i could do it. and with the water being dark... also not sure i could do it. i would probably have a heart attack. you two are brave. this looks so fun dude. beautiful. and the dolphins just topped it off
ReplyDeleteAh this post is amazing!!!!!! What an awesome experience! The pictures are great
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