Remember how I recently got my Open Water Diving Certification? Well, I just got to use it for the first time! It was bit of an impromptu (and quick) trip, but it felt great to put my certification to use! Here's a a play-by-play of my Key West diving adventure!
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| I met up with a couple friends on the way to the Keys, but before hitting the road, we stopped to make some new friends in the Everglades. This one is named Jackson. |
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| A well-timed dinner stop in Key Largo along with outdoor seating made for a beautiful welcome to our brief visit to the islands. |
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| We got up at 3am to walk down to the beach to watch the lunar eclipse, aka the Blood Moon. |
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| Our first day there we spent hanging around the island, enjoying some beach time and soaking in the sun! |
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| We rented scooters to ride around the island for the day. I may have nearly killed myself learning how to drive it, but once I got the hang of it, it was a good time. |
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| Another sunset dinner, this time on the pier. Can't go wrong with views like this one. |
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| A little Key Lime pie for dessert. We may have tried as many different Key Lime pies as possible. I believe my total was 6. |
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| We were up bright and early the next day for our diving adventure, only after a delicious cuban breakfast and coffee. |
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| It's time to go! After a 40 minute boat ride, we were out at the reef ready to jump in. |
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| Getting in and out of a wet suit may be the hardest part of diving. |
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| I was a little excited. Also, flippers are favorite. |
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| And so our diving fun began! |
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| Flag = divers in the water! Apparently, there is also a reef shark that lives in those waters. I didn't see her, and I can't quite decide if I'm glad about that or a little disappointed. |
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| After diving, we enjoyed a little more pool time before it was time to pack up and go home. |
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| Dear Key West, thanks for a fun, quick trip and my first ocean dive! |
