Jim, UK

28 May 2010

Got back to the (sunny!) U.K. on Wednesday after a week diving from your shop and now starting to recover. 9 dives in five days is probably pretty close to my limit. It's only when you stop you start to feel it. Lugging that petrol tanker sized 18ltr 'bullet' tank around probably didn't help - but that will teach me to stop gulping air down like a dehydrated Scottish alcoholic. If I could have dived more with you, I would have. Sub-sea Tenerife is completely addictive and I pity the thousands of land-lubbers who return home impoverished each week for having seen none of it. The dive sites are intoxicatingly beautiful and your kit, the ribs and staff are top notch. Aside from the sheer enjoyment, I learned loads which will, hopefully, improve my diving in the future. Things like; I genuinely enjoy the 'Gentle Art of Sinking' rather than 'Hovering on the Line' for seven minutes on the dive down. (Only joking Wayne!). Many thanks to Andy, 'Chillax', Ines and Ben. But extra special thanks to Emma who was my dive guide for most of the week. What a gem! Who else could make up a dive sign for 'cleaning station' or give such excellent pre-dive briefings that one the guys wanted to log the briefing? The turtles are extraordinary but I think my heart lies at 'Palm Mar Cave'. The first time I dived there it stunned and frankly scared me. This time I was able to relax and quietly drink in the sheer majesty of that site. It is sublime. When I'm next on the island I look forward to diving with you again. I wouldn't even think of trying another dive shop. Have a great summer season - and work that intern until his pips squeak! (It's only sheer jealousy, James).

Take care and dive safe,

Jim Andrews