WK 20: It’s Getting Hot in Here

Beach Kiosk

A bead of sweat trickles down my forehead as I bake in the Blue Sea Diver's beach kiosk. The heat of the day bears down upon the shack maintaining the suffocating temperature. The ocean waves to me from a distance, tempting me with its pristine waters. From within the oven, I smear perspiration from my brow with my forearm. There’s no relief from the heat. It takes all my might to focus my mind on the promise of tomorrow's dives-anything but the rising temperature.

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Remnants from the battle

This past week I officially completed my divemaster certification and have been creeping up on my 100^th dive with Blue Sea Divers. Looking back, the days are non distinct but the experience as a whole has been a good one. Over the past few days, I've led a number of successful dives with a few curve ball clients and situations that have only made me a better diver and divemaster. Out of the water I've been servicing equipment and maintaining the shop (and wishing I were diving of course).

Fruit bats continued to blast the staff house with their leftovers. Mango pits and branches have decorated our lawn becoming permanent ornaments. I had thought our house could not have any more character than before the fruit onslaught- I was wrong. It's been fun living at the Blue Sea Divers' staff house, but I do look forward to a good night's rest and some peace and quiet.

Next week, I’ll have my 100^th dive with Blue Sea Divers and say goodbye to one of my fellow divemaster interns. The end is fast approaching, but before I go- I’m going to fill every moment with memories.