Diving in the Andaman sea. Thailand.

 As noted by the head of the dive centre "Jolly-Rojer" — Denis, whose services I have used: — "There are three categories of people who at least once in a lifetime dive with an aqualung. The first is the people hooked with such force that they become certified divers, and strive to improve their skills. Those who did not pass the exams, fancies himself a professional, but prefers to dive accompanied by an instructor, they say, the money doesn't bother me, and let me nyankayutsya and lead under the handle. And third – who once ducked and now prefers to explore the underwater world, sitting in front of a TV."

 Can't identify these categories of people, but because of their professional activities, decided to offer a fourth category – those who are very interesting to dive, but a vacation, which at best, is only possible once a year. To obtain a diving certificate in three days, at least OWD at the International and conventional system PADI – no difficulties at all. But to dive only once a year? This is how to get a license and drive one day out of 365 possible! Why do we need on the roads are "drivers". 

And to show off the certificate to gather dust on a shelf in the wardrobe is not for me. So, forgive me the professionals if you mess up something with the terminology, but to share his impressions about the next dive, this time in the Andaman sea, the Islands of Phi-PI – ready once again. 

Yes, dive under the program "Intro" — or as they say divers, Scuba", i.e. the first time is much more expensive than for a certified diver. But the accompanying instructor will always help to avoid unforeseen situations. 

  This time my instructors went to a charming girl Polina, which I honestly said that I had to dive in the Mediterranean and the Red sea, but a full-fledged diver I call myself I can not, and gladly will take the initial briefing. We remembered all the signs and gestures exchanged between the divers with each other under the water, learned a lot of new ones that I never showed on the previous dive's gestures describing the marine life, like shark, turtle, Moray eel, etc. Apparently, in the rest of the seas beginners with them to meet almost impossible. Another difference in the dives of the Andaman sea, was the time spent under water. If Turkey or Egypt, you are given 20-30 minutes max, there is already the cost of the trip included two dives of 45 minutes to a depth of 12 meters. I'll tell you that at the second dive depth gauge I have showed 21 meters. When I asked Pauline, do not mistake it, he got caressing the soul answered: — I saw that you have adequate water, and cope well alone, that took you on! At this depth we saw a shark, but all in good time... 

 Preparing equipment and checking of steel to wait for our ship will come to the Islands of Phi Phi. In addition of charming nature and beautiful beach of the island became famous thanks to actor Leonardo DiCaprio and the movie "the Beach", which was filmed in these places. Coming closer, we saw a huge number of tourists, who were brought to the tour. Even I was horrified, how can you dive? But our boat skirted the "tourist Mecca" side, went to other Islands. 

The first dive is the most memorable. Have a fever and shivers of anticipation covers all divers. What they will delight the seabed, so carefully hidden from our world? What treasures and secrets might get someone from us? Again, checking everything was in order with the equipment, we set off to conquer the Maritime depths. 

 These first 45 minutes flew by as 15. In the underwater world – like a fairy tale, you slowly float over the totally real world, staring into the surrounding corals. Speckled fish and scurrying in front of you, not fearing strangers, invading their territory. And even cuttlefish, which is the first time I met in person and not in front of TV, not changed its cryptic coloring, and turn into a strange, pulsating a variety of color schemes being. Even hurt a little. Channels "discovery", I had to see this amazing sight. Pauline, periodically paying attention to themselves "underwater rattle" showed me where we'd better move, which translated from sign language, sounded something like this:

 a Loser, stop hanging in one place, swam there, they know how many "tasty"! Reluctantly, again taking a strictly horizontal position and earning flippers, went on. 

 Earlier, on the Red sea, I had to see Moray eels, but in one hole sat just two, saw for the first time. Carefully, not making any sudden movements, Powys is in front of the hole, swam on. Struck by another coral in form like a conventional bucket. And of course the bright flocks of the small fish. And the smaller they are, the brighter their colors, the colors of fishes from very deep, to unrealistically acidic. I would have been in this fairy Kingdom, but looking at the gauge remaining air, knew it was time to return. Rising to the surface and asked how much we were under the water, surprised that it took 50 minutes. 

Take a break for lunch, and to share experiences with colleagues about someone who met under the water, went to the next dive spot.

 The second dive was much more productive and interesting than the first. I finally saw a shark and not just one. 

 The first shark we met in about ten minutes. It was a leopard shark of about 2 meters. She quietly lay on the ground and not in the least afraid of approaching divers. A desire to be photographed with these animals exceeded the scale of my prudence, and I went down. Then told me Pauline saw my impulse, I thought where this jerk rushed. Although the shark is not dangerous, but other beginners will want to look at it, and this can frighten. But seeing that I'm careful, top sent me to a convenient landing on the ground. I in addition to sharks haven't noticed, trying not to frighten her careless movement, but at the same time to get as close as possible. Pauline saw with horror that a "beginner" as seemed to her, sits down on the ground, right on sea urchins, and began to pull me up. Not knowing what happened there, I tried hard to get about "your dream" because under me was pure sand. In the end, won the "male power" and a gorgeous photo with the scourge of the seas, has taken a worthy place in my home collection. Pauline also thinking that I had already "shot Ezhova thorn" knee as soon as we surfaced, and immediately asked to show it to her, but I was reassured that everything is in order. Later, we met again, but with two sharks. 

They slowly circled at a decent depth under us. A very fascinating spectacle.

 Further diving took place in a calm atmosphere, looking at the rest of the air, we climbed higher and 3 minutes and floated on the decompression depth. 

 Returning to the ship, began at intermission and with a laugh, share your experiences and thoughts wandering to us at that time in my head. Seeing that nothing bad happened, on the way back to port, the whole Russian company was placed on the nose of the ship and taking a sun bath, began to share their experiences and funny stories that happened with us in different countries. Parted with regret, because for those few hours, we became almost friends. 

 Happen if we meet again, don't know, time will tell, but proud to confirm that the divers, it is a peculiar caste of good people who are always willing to lend a helping hand to the needy, and fun to take part in seemingly the most reckless events! 

 Good luck my friends! I'm sure we are on the way! 

 Thailand, Phuket, February 2016