Getting here was a nightmare, but the clean white powder sand, and 2500 km of vast, unspoiled and empty coastline turned out to be the best reward. Tofu, a fishermen coastal village is so much different from the dirty, crowded capital of Maputo. And the famous diving with Manta Rays! When I first saw the Manta Ray above me, I thought it was boat. These monsters can be up to 7m wide! They usually slowly cruise around in small groups, with dozens of suckers glued underneath each one. Despite the poor visibility (the surge was very strong after a week of storm) it was worth the time and effort we spent to get there.
June 21, 2010
Mauritius
We had mixed feelings before coming here. We knew Mauritius only from tourist magazines that advertise its 5-star hotels, sunny beaches and golf courses. Our worries were amplified on the plane, where we could see (and hear) many kids. Mauritius must be indeed a typical family destination, we thought.
May 20, 2010
Giant Potato Cod
Great Barrier Reef diving safari from Cairns was, as the name suggests, great. Definitely the best underwater sites I’ve seen so far. Hard to name all the fish, corals, sponges and creatures that live there; just have a glimpse at the pics. Read the rest of this entry »
April 17, 2010
More Belize, please!
After a tiring day in Tikal, we fully deserved a relaxing week on a laidback Caribbean island (again). Read the rest of this entry »
April 1, 2010
Dry and boring facts on diving by Maciek, the genuine nerd
1) It is not the tropical forests that form the “lungs of our planet”. It is the oceans – 70% of oxygen is created there.
March 31, 2010
Fishy business
The reason I love diving I cannot explain — it’s physical. When you dive you begin to feel like a bird. It’s liberation of your weight.
The underwater world of Caribbean is amazing!