Dibba (Musandam) Dive
The day began dark, it was 5:00 AM, at 6:00 we left for the rendezvous at the dive center.
Of course some of us are better morning persons than others. (I am not going until I am awake)
The trip to Dibba was uneventful and we arrived at the Oman port for the dhow trip up the east coast of the Musandam.
http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/faraway-quest/dibba.zip
(collection of photos, unedited, for our companions on the trip - 24 MB)
Divers, snorkeller's and various hanger-ons lined the dock, sorting out gear and boat assignments.
We left the port and shortly afterward realized the cooling cloud cover also provided a rough sea.
http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/faraway-quest/dhow.3gp
(Quicktime mini movie)
We pitched and rolled up the coast, and most opted to relax and sleep in defense.
Finally we reached the entrance of the destination cove and calmer water beckoned.
Beautiful clear turquoise water beckoned and we all plunged in (except the queasy).
Some preferred less strenuous activities.
During a break we relaxed, traded stories (cette une blague avec une belle poitrine) and waited for lunch.
Lunch arrived prepared by the BBQ king, and Ayub examined the other mysteries of the table.
Some opted for safer packaging, but all was enjoyed.
Afternoon session began with a fashion statement, fear of the big jump, and further exploration of the coral beds below.
Prepare for the trip back.
Pointing out.
Some chose sleep,
some preferred a party.
Calmer water allowed easy viewing of our sister ship and the sea caves in the cliffs.
All eventually succumbed (my blanky).
And then a sunset to close the day.
Of course some of us are better morning persons than others. (I am not going until I am awake)
The trip to Dibba was uneventful and we arrived at the Oman port for the dhow trip up the east coast of the Musandam.
http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/faraway-quest/dibba.zip
(collection of photos, unedited, for our companions on the trip - 24 MB)
Divers, snorkeller's and various hanger-ons lined the dock, sorting out gear and boat assignments.
We left the port and shortly afterward realized the cooling cloud cover also provided a rough sea.
http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/faraway-quest/dhow.3gp
(Quicktime mini movie)
We pitched and rolled up the coast, and most opted to relax and sleep in defense.
Finally we reached the entrance of the destination cove and calmer water beckoned.
Beautiful clear turquoise water beckoned and we all plunged in (except the queasy).
Some preferred less strenuous activities.
During a break we relaxed, traded stories (cette une blague avec une belle poitrine) and waited for lunch.
Lunch arrived prepared by the BBQ king, and Ayub examined the other mysteries of the table.
Some opted for safer packaging, but all was enjoyed.
Afternoon session began with a fashion statement, fear of the big jump, and further exploration of the coral beds below.
Prepare for the trip back.
Pointing out.
Some chose sleep,
some preferred a party.
Calmer water allowed easy viewing of our sister ship and the sea caves in the cliffs.
All eventually succumbed (my blanky).
And then a sunset to close the day.
posted by Sand Land Dad at 16:12
5 Comments:
My blanky, hehe. With a nice poitrine? Gosh my vocab is going down the drain, is that a cut if meat? Need to read those french newspapers more.
I think this is the first time I have ever seen pictures from you with clouds in them, did it rain or is that wishful thinking?
What are those landlubbers doing napping, the high seas be party time matey!
Brush up on your street French, after all those years of expensive schools in France. Yes it was cloudy, rain in the mountains I think, but overall a cooling effect. Overall there was a lot of diving and eating, and for most of us getting up at 5 AM and home by 9 PM. A good day.
Well, poitrine isn't really street slang... I think nichons is ruder, but I'm not sure.
It's weird how my image of the UAE is changed by your pictures; it's not all shiny and new, in fact a lot of it looks like Mexico (except for the scribble)
I would prefer your sea adventure to your desert treks. Was the underwater view interesting as well? Without much sun,the water may have been murky. I like the boat.
I want to go diving!
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