I finally took the plunge. Three years in the making, and nine years of anticipation finally lead me to complete my open water diver license, on Sunday 24 of July. Oostvoorne was the destination about 40 km west of Rotterdam. It’s a nice lake not only for scuba diving, but also for kite surfing and wind surfing. On Sunday, as the weather improved and the sunshine danced playfully on the water, there were even bathers that came to brave the crisp 14C water. Myself and Ardy were completing the course, and Sander (remember the guy I met from China) was going to be the Instructors assistant. Mark, Sander’s friend was the instructor. When we stepped into the water, we were automatically submerged with the icy cold water. There was no time to gasp as you immediately
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