Sorry it has been awhile since our last update, but...we have been busy with our FRIENDS (yeah that's right...FRIENDS). I know it may be a strange concept for you people, but we are capable of making friends. Anyway on to the blog!
We had the great pleasure of taking part in a shark diving experience at the Busan Aquarium this past weekend. Well, Shawn had a good time, Steph only had a good time in between moments of sheer terror. Steph was surprised and horrified to find out that there would be underwater animals in the aquarium that we would be diving with, I mean who knew? (P.S. Steph hates underwater animals, especially turtles).
The dive was on a rainy Saturday in the afternoon. We arrived at the aquarium ready for our orientation. This was the first time for both of us to go scuba diving, so it took a little longer for us to be oriented. First, we had to fill out all the forms saying we wouldn't sue the aquarium if we lost a limb or died. After they get your signature they show a video to scare the pants off of you about what could happen while you are scuba diving (good plan huh?). Well we made it through the videos and were off to training and our first dive.
Turns out scuba diving is a little work. First you have to shimmy your way into a skin tight wet suit, then they put weights and an oxygen tank on your back to further inhibit your movement. The result is barely being able to walk and you are on a wet slippery floor (again, good idea huh?). Once in the water things start to get a little better though (thank god for buoyancy). Breathing underwater is a little tricky though. The regulator (which is the piece that gives you oxygen that you hold in your mouth...yeah just listen to that scuba jargon) is actually really heavy. Plus if it is your first time, you are terrified of drowning and have your mouth clamped on it as it is your life support. The result from this was very sore jaws following our dive. Also the water is REALLY cold, so that isn't great either. But all in all the experience was worth it. Getting to see those animals that close up was a really cool experience. Plus, what better way to do it then in a safe controlled environment? Enjoy the selected pictures below from our experience!
We had the great pleasure of taking part in a shark diving experience at the Busan Aquarium this past weekend. Well, Shawn had a good time, Steph only had a good time in between moments of sheer terror. Steph was surprised and horrified to find out that there would be underwater animals in the aquarium that we would be diving with, I mean who knew? (P.S. Steph hates underwater animals, especially turtles).
The dive was on a rainy Saturday in the afternoon. We arrived at the aquarium ready for our orientation. This was the first time for both of us to go scuba diving, so it took a little longer for us to be oriented. First, we had to fill out all the forms saying we wouldn't sue the aquarium if we lost a limb or died. After they get your signature they show a video to scare the pants off of you about what could happen while you are scuba diving (good plan huh?). Well we made it through the videos and were off to training and our first dive.
Turns out scuba diving is a little work. First you have to shimmy your way into a skin tight wet suit, then they put weights and an oxygen tank on your back to further inhibit your movement. The result is barely being able to walk and you are on a wet slippery floor (again, good idea huh?). Once in the water things start to get a little better though (thank god for buoyancy). Breathing underwater is a little tricky though. The regulator (which is the piece that gives you oxygen that you hold in your mouth...yeah just listen to that scuba jargon) is actually really heavy. Plus if it is your first time, you are terrified of drowning and have your mouth clamped on it as it is your life support. The result from this was very sore jaws following our dive. Also the water is REALLY cold, so that isn't great either. But all in all the experience was worth it. Getting to see those animals that close up was a really cool experience. Plus, what better way to do it then in a safe controlled environment? Enjoy the selected pictures below from our experience!
Before the Dive
The Deadliest Creature of Them All
SHARK!
The group...underwater
Peace Out!
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