Actually, there's almost no current...it's good. We saw big turtle, school of ribbon sweetlips and big grouper which is more than 1.5m! Around Alor, we often see big grouper. ...And then, suddenly current started as we expected. It was getting stronger from top or bottom or wherever....what is known as the washing machine?! Any way, we climbed up slowly to shallows where is the most safety place in this point. But even there, current was strong. I can imagine what is happening at the wall...
After came up to the surface, we have to swim out from the reef. Because the boat cannot get closer to reef, otherwise, strong current push the boat to the land. Swimming on the surface is no problem if it's calm. But like a today, it can be good exercises even you don't hope...
The current in Alor always surprise us. It suddenly changes, then brings cold water and big fish. That's why diving here is interesting and exciting. But we need right judgement as safety first. We have limits, cannot against the nature.
This photo is school of ribbon sweetlips. We can see always here!

I love sooo much every day reading your stories... It's like being back there with you guys a little bit....
ReplyDeleteAbout the guy who asked what you want from life, well, maybe a lost island and the best diving in the world .... :-) ?
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Hi, Manuela! Thanks for visiting Smile. I am so happy you love this.
ReplyDelete...lost island and the best diving in the world...it's good idea! I add it on my list what I want from my life!
How about you, Manuela?!
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