Manado is a best place of snorkeling and diving

Indonesia
September 28, 2009 12:22am CST
Today I snorkel again, after one week absent. Now I return to the sea again. The water was murky in some part, blocking my vision when I started to swim. Today also I bring a stick together with me, not like days before I swim barehanded. The stick helps me in many ways. For example, to stay away from sea urchin and other unwanted sea creatures. I also have been warned not to swim to far from the reef because there are couples of dugong (kind of sea cow) there. My friend, a dive master is afraid that the dugong would play with me and dragged me to the deep. I was amazed, knowing that dugong which also called mermaid or merman had no defense mechanism. So to defend it uses its weigh and pushes its invader below, for human it'll be dangerous because we could be drown. So far the snorkeling was fabulous. I even could catch four pipe fish. Beside, I saw nudibranch, scorpion fish, murish idol, clown fish, sea urchin, manta, corals and reefs and many other sea creatures. So fabulous. Too bad that I don't have a freind, so most of the time I snorkel alone. I hope that there will be some one who could snorkel with me. Is it will be you?
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@argytrans (225)
• United States
29 Sep 09
I never do some snorkling even I can't swim, but you have an interesting experience with the sea.
• Indonesia
30 Sep 09
Hi Argytrans, Thank's for your comment. You know, your excuse is so classic. Apart of it, you are similar to most of my friends. They say "Mario, I am sorry, I can't swim." Some say, "I am afraid of water." The other will say, "I am afraid of drowning." You know what I told them? "Friends, I also was like you first and even worst. I was afraid of sea and the water, I cannot swim, I cannot breath through my mouth. So what? Now I can do it. Everything must have its begining." So if you can't swim yet, you have to learn how to. Just spare your time to the swimming pool. It's nice to play in the swimming pool. Ask your friend to be there. Key...
• United States
2 Oct 09
You're right Mario. we can swim if we want to learn it seriously. But, my reason is not because I'm afraid of water or something, There is another reason that I can't explain to you because it's kinda personal thing. I live near the sea, I often go to swimming pool, lake or to the beach hangin out with my friends, even my boss often telling about diving and snorkling things. Anyway, Thanks for your concern for those who can't swim.
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
29 Sep 09
That was a very nice description of your recent under water adventure. In spirit, sure, I can snorkel with you.LOL In reality, I dont think that that's ever gonna happen. Thanks for the offer though. Always enjoy your work.