Our good friends Anick and Dale inited a number of people on a Scuba outing. This is something that I had always wanted to give a shot, so I was more than grateful for the opportunity. Kyrenia, hands down is the most attractive seaside village in the island. This and the fertile fields of the North were the two trophy pieces of the Turkish invasion. Oddly, Kyrenia was predominately Greek before ’74.
Anick’s friends own and operate Scuba Cyprus. The have a well worn, yet seafaring “sailess” sailboat through which they operate day-long scuba and snorkel trips complete with a Turkish Cypriot mezze lunch.
As first timers we were promised a short demo to be followed with a half hour
dive at around seven meters. As it was an all day affair, there were a number of dives for different groups at different dive sites. On these we were more than happy to grab some loose gear and snorkel around the vicinity of the boat. The water is amazingly clear. On a forty foot dive we simply followed the team from above, easily watching their every move through the crystalline depths.
Water, sun, mezze, a few beers, nice company, and very welcoming hosts, we thoroughly enjoyed our day. I have made plans with to obtain my initial PADI license through them in the spring.
Anick’s friends own and operate Scuba Cyprus. The have a well worn, yet seafaring “sailess” sailboat through which they operate day-long scuba and snorkel trips complete with a Turkish Cypriot mezze lunch.
As first timers we were promised a short demo to be followed with a half hour
dive at around seven meters. As it was an all day affair, there were a number of dives for different groups at different dive sites. On these we were more than happy to grab some loose gear and snorkel around the vicinity of the boat. The water is amazingly clear. On a forty foot dive we simply followed the team from above, easily watching their every move through the crystalline depths.
Water, sun, mezze, a few beers, nice company, and very welcoming hosts, we thoroughly enjoyed our day. I have made plans with to obtain my initial PADI license through them in the spring.
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