Seven nights on the Emperor Asmaa, sailing from Port Ghalib down to the St. Johns area, and back via Fury Shoals and Elphinstone, among other great dive sites.
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- the Emperor Asmaa, about 100′ long, with 10 double cabins for divers. The “baby sister” ship of the fleet.
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- Making the shark sign. Our group: 9 Germans, 2 Austrians, 2 Americans, 2 Canadians, 2 British, 1 Dutch, 1 Korean, 1 Swede, 1 Swiss (dive guide), 1 Egyptian (dive guide).
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- We did a “Southern” itinerary. 1st overnight was a long 12 hrs southward, then we worked our way back up to Port Ghalib.
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- Again, the motto for the week.
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- When the bell rings, 8 times/day, you feel your hair. If it’s dry, it’s time to dive. If it’s wet, it’s time to eat.
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- The pre-dive briefing.
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- Lots of equipment.
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- I wore a 5 mm-thick “shorty” wetsuit. Water was 27-28 C (80-82 F).
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- We did night dives too.
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- Compact kitchen from which great things emerged.
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- Dining room
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- This dinner was “Egyptian” night. Always wonderful food, and this was one of my favorites.
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- Of the 3 in the kitchen, 1 is a pastry chef! Everything from scratch, 3x/day.
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- Hanging Out Place #1
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- Hanging Out Place #2
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- Cabin #6
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- Bathroom/Head of Cabin #6
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- a Loo with a View
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- Pictures swung out from the wall as we rocked. Seasickness an issue only on first night.
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