- Magnus Paterson's trip Philippines
2012-11-05 - Blackforest, Balicasag Island, Philippines
18m - 45 min - Dived with Bebe
First non training dive No wetsuit, just boots Loads of Turtles, fighting back against the Jap tourists. Loads of other fish Great fun dive. Still working on buoyancy. Strong currents, drifted with. Lots of other 'better' divers. First understanding of the 'deep blue'
2012-11-05 - Royal Garden, Balicasag Island, Philippines
17m - 51 min - Dived with Bebe
Vis was worse due to rain, but much more to see. Turtles, a school of barracuda (30-50), Octupus, clams, lion fish and tons more. Great dive.
2012-11-08 - White Island Black Forest, Camigun, Philippines
11m - 48 min - Dived with Tintin from Camiguin Action Geckos
One on one dive with DM Turtles, sea snakes, lion fish, schools of others. Nice relaxed dive.
2012-11-08 - White Island Kilimbing North, Camigun, Philippines
18m - 41 min - Dived with Tintin from Camiguin Action Geckos
Dive with Dutch couple. Scared of water.... Conger Eels, Angel Fish of all kinds. Less than we saw this morning.
2012-11-10 - Mantinique Island Blackforest, Camigun, Philippines
22m - 47 min - Dived with Tintin from Camiguin Action Geckos
Sanctuary After lunch with a bunch of Germans on the beach 3:2 Tintin & max Better air control, but still 20 mins faster than the others. Vis was worse than in the morning and nothing new. Lots of fish near surface and didn't need to go deep. Marine protection zone, but fishing village on island. Total dive time 7:20
2012-11-11 - Mantinique Island Blackforest, Camigun, Philippines
30m - 34 min - Dived with Tintin from Camiguin Action Geckos
3:2 Tintin +Max Followed main group down to about 30m but used up air v fast. Bouyancy problems => reduced weight next time. Learning to trim bouyancy at depth. Free dived afterwards. Saw turtles, lionfish. Annoyed with myself as lots of fish near surface. Lovely marine protected zone, but fishing village on other side of island.
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