Tag: new job
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I am a Divemaster!!
A previous post on here details what I had to do to qualify, so this is just to tell you that I have finished! It may be the longest Divemaster ever, but I finally made it. I started with Ellie as my instructor, then Kayla took over when Ellie was overwhelmed at work, and then…
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Going home….
This year was a big one for my brother Jon who turned 60. Last year we were talking about the party he was going to have and I couldn’t wait to be there and meet all of his friends. It didn’t occur to me until a few weeks before I left for Mexico that I…
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Hi!
It has been a while, and I have so much with which to update you. After injuring my knee I was pretty down in the dumps. It was possibly the most painful injury I have had, certainly in the last ten years, and I found working and looking after the puppies while getting around on…
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News
I was planning my next post after the marathon that was Panama. I have fostered two lovely little puppies, we only have them for 1 more week! they are called Snapper and Chub after two of the fish we monitor on the reef here. I have been diving in Cozumel which is consistently named as…
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Cenotes, visitors and accommodation
This year is going so quickly!! We have had low numbers of participants on base, but I have had lots to do: El jefe, Miguel, took a couple of weeks holiday which meant I was in charge. Normally when he is off work he sends lots of messages and emails or calls, but this time…
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PADI Divemaster
My scuba diving journey started when I was at school. I did my Open Water course and loved it! I then didn’t get to dive again until Ben and I went diving together in Greece. I was so excited to explore with him. It took a long time for me to then redo my qualification,…
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Three Months!!
An anniversary I celebrated on Instagram on time! Here is a photographic snap shot of some of the memories…..
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Chinchorro pending…
About last week….I’ve been back on the mainland for 48 hours and have loved having a proper shower and a bed to sleep in. I’m finding the words to fully describe the incredible experience and beautiful island, so for now here’s a preview…..
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A day off….
It’s lunch time and I am sitting in a beach bar with a margarita!! I got up when I would normally leave for work, tidied for a little bit, then did a work out. Apart from diving and swimming it’s only the second since I’ve been here so I’m expecting to hurt tomorrow! My plan…
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Settling in
I have been in Mexico for a month! Finally after all the sickness and holidays, we have the full staff team back on base, and four of us back in the house. Hours are intense: Monday- Friday we leave for work at 7.30 and normally get home at about 7pm (unless you are working on turtles then you’re on…
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