Diving with my buddy Al

My buddy Al came to back to the island last year for a few days of business and we snuck out early for a great dive.  Gary took some underwater photos so you can see what a great time we had!  Unfortunately the water was a bit murky, but we still had a great time!  Shortly after this rare 2004 dive I had to give it up for another year.  I'm just glad I was able to dive with Al when he was here!

0630 Friday September 24, 2004 along the Sunabe Seawall, Okinawa

Clouds on the horizon warn of deteriorating weather on the way

Who could turn down a chance to dive this early when it's so gorgeous

Al geared up and ready to jump back into the waters of Okinawa after over a year

Hmm...let's see if he remembers how to set his dive computer to Nitrox

Whew! He figured it out and is ready to get on with the dive

Al and I posing for a shot. We didn't realize the ocean was tilting

Okay, this one is better. We are two happy campers to be out here this morning!

Al and i cruising along the wall of soft coral. Too bad the vis wasn't that great

Okay so my husband was taking the pictures. He had to get a shot or two of just me. :-)

Al and I cruising out on the early stage of the dive. What a peaceful morning!

Photo Op. I'm searching ahead and Al is looking for Jaws! :-)

Unfortunately we had to head back in. Al still had to go back to work

Al was checking on me since I like to stay up over the soft coral beds on the way in

All photos Copyright 2004 Gary Hagland, All rights reserved

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