Diving, a fun experience?
It was meant to be a fun way for us to spend time together—a new recreational adventure beneath the waves. The day started with one of the quirkiest tasks ever: getting into our wetsuits. I now have a profound empathy for sausages; the way we had to squish and squeeze ourselves into those skin-tight suits was something else. But once I was in, the sensation was unmatched—sleek, warm, and ready to glide effortlessly through the ocean. The wetsuit kept the biting chill at bay by hugging every curve, aided by a generous dusting of baby powder to prevent it from sticking. (A word of caution: if you ever need a bathroom break, escaping that suit isn’t a quick fix!) With our bodies clad in a streamlined armour, we strapped on our diving tanks, secured weight belts loaded with lead blocks, donned our hoodies, goggles, and mouthpieces, and even put on our slippers and flippers. In that moment...