And it lived up to the hype! That's right. At long last, we have fulfilled an ambition in our short dive careers, to dive in the Kerama Islands. After last summer's delights snorkeling with turtle in Tokashiku Bay & with stingrays in crystal clear Aharen Bay, we've been dreaming of how great the diving must be. And even though we didn't see all the big guys that we hoped to (reef sharks & more huggable turtles), we were thoroughly enamored with the beauty of the Keramas at up to 60 feet below sea level.
Via the Kadena Marina (for less than $70!!), we joined Dive Master Scott & Cap'n Bruce aboard the C-Falcon. The 50 km ride took us to Tokashiki Island, largest of the Kerama group, to delight in dives at 2 sites.
First, off the southwest coast (just south of Aharen Beach/Bay), our merry foursome (Aaron, new bud Ike, Betsy & myself) decided not to seek out the nearby boat wreck in 60-80 ft of water but delighted in corals & anemones.
But the highlight of the dive was coming across a nice-sized color-shifting octopus:
We also saw some a few gorgeous nudibranchs:
Not that we didn't see some cool fish too:
For the 2nd dive Cap'n Bruce took us around the southern tip & up to the northeast side of the island (just north of the ferry port) where we looked for sharks & turtles. We did see some some fabulous corals:
As well as an abundance of aquatic life:
But no mega fauna were seen this time out (at least not by us, a few other divers saw a turtle nearby). But the waters were comfortable, clear & cool, regardless of our disorientation (thanks for coming to pick us up, Bruce!).
The water was more still than a lake as we headed out.
And the fish were flying!
We had a great day of fun in the water & we hope to be back over there soon!
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2 comments:
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Nice pictures !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You people are turning into fish from playing in the water tooooooo much!!!
Aren't you get super thirsty all the time?
Hi! I just had to leave a comment. I found your blog while searching for some stuff on Oki. We lived there about 7 years ago. My husband is a Marine, and he also attended CA in Venezuela. I just happened to run across that connection in your blog as well. Anyway, I just wanted to say I LOVE your "Engrish" album and have bookmarked it for some great reminiscing of our time in Oki. I can't wait to share it with my hubby!!! Thanks!
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