Early rise

Romila is concentrating on driving the motorbike while I’m on the back seat slightly sheltered from the fresh early-morning wind. The dark road is lit by a full moon. It’s been 05:30; the guests have been picked up, the dive equipment loaded.

When we arrive at Radha Nagar beach, the divers get out of the car and walk up the beach to feel the first rays of sun on their sleepy faces. In a matter of seconds sleepiness makes place for excitement. Now we all are well aware of the unknown adventure awaiting us…  Read more... (532 words, estimated 2:08 mins reading time)

Christmas Day this year was ushered in with excitement and bated breath as Barefoot Scuba kicked off the first dive with Rajan for the season. For those of you who have not kept abreast with the happenings in the Emerald Isles, Rajan is our 58 year old gorgeous pachyderm, who also is the only known swimming elephant in Asia. If you have never tried diving with an elephant you really are missing something. Words just aren’t enough to describe this stunning experience.

Rajan took to the water really well on this particular day and seemed like he was enjoying his swim thoroughly. The 4 (Kai, Nicole, Bjorn & Ayo) divers accompanied by our 2 instructors Helene & Anne were transported into his enchanted world. Some were dumbstruck and some just gaped in true amazement.  Read more... (262 words, 7 images, estimated 1:03 mins reading time)