the sanctuary is only 5 hectares, so quite small, and there is a tiny little "island" (more like a rock) on the side of it where the guard house is positioned. we had lunch there with some of the people from cobrador – grilled squid. whole too which is a bit weird – i took all the guts and stuff out, just can't eat all that like the filipinos can. but yea, pretty tasty.
[rey on the right]
rey and i dove on takot reef. it's really beautiful. a lot of the coral is only in so-so condition, but there are tons of fish and the visibility was wonderful. i was sad that my camera was in long beach.
i feel so privileged to be able to dive so much while i'm here. it's been awesome – and such a great experience. i've really been working on my fish ID skills and paying attention to navigation and what-not. it's still surprising to me every time i get in the water that it is so warm – i didn't even use a wet suit this time, just went in my swimsuit and a shirt, and was just fine. it's amazing. i always expect the water to be so cold (nothing like growing up near california for that) and brace myself for that shock when i get in, but it doesn't come. warm water definitely has its pluses.
[cobrador island]
picture[looking towards tablas island. the little island on the left is the one i live near]
tomorrow (saturday) i go back to long beach and get started on projects again. i am feeling quite good and hopeful about getting some "done". i met a guy from the peace corps tonight (friday) who said that in six months i shouldn't expect to get much done, which i do accept, but i still feel as if i can get a few things done in carmen while i'm here. i am feeling optimisitic.
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