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First day diving today. We went to a couple of sites - first one was Manta point. Before we had even descended we saw about 5 black reef mantas. They were absolutely amazing!
I accompanied a group of snorkelers on the second trip in the water and the second dive was then in an renowned area for its strong current. Found it very difficult to maintain my buoyancy and position.
So this is where I now feel I need to make a confession. I have only spent two actual days with the club but I know that this is not for me. Fun diving is what I enjoy. Someone else guiding me. I want to be a better diver but I know I never want to teach this.
So what to do now? Torn between finishing a course I am not enjoying or taking an opportunity to see more of the World as I have travelled so far already?
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Jen Griffin Hi Natasha. If you'd like my advice: if you want to be a better diver then stick with the course. Remember you're NOT expected to be perfect, the course will teach you better buoyancy etc. It will teach you all the things you want to learn. It doesn't matter if you stop after that and don't become an instructor. You're only two days in...I'd really stick it out for now and see how you feel in a couple of weeks! I'm also not surprised you feel like you want to be guided rather than the guider at the moment. I think everyone feels like that at the start of the course (and if they say otherwise they're probably lying or mad)! Try not to over think it and just enjoy the diving while doing a course that will without a doubt make you a better more confident diver!
Jo Hi Nat, really love reading your blog keep it going. Sounds like you are having fun and making the most of your time out there which is great to hear and glad to read you are throwing yourself in on the socialising too. ;-) Not sure what to say re course. Maybe give it a few more days to see what you think and keep enjoying yourself. It's an amazing opportunity having all this time off works being in Bali so make the most of it! It really doesn't matter if you finish the course or not.. It's more important you are enjoying your adventure. Xxxx
Stuart Enjoying reading your blog :) in regards to the course just give it a fw days. Whether you finish it or bnot just make sure you enjoy yourself. X