Scuba!!

This semester I took a scuba diving course and as of yesterday I am now officially certified!! Over the weekend I went to Bonneville Sea Base in Grantsville to do my 5 open water dives.  Sea base is a natural salt water spring that they have turned into a small ocean.  There were all sorts of saltwater fish, 2 stingrays, and 5 sharks!  On my last dive I was able to pet one of the sharks, feel its dorsal fin and even hug him!! He was as big as me but he just sat there as I played with him, it was incredible. I was expecting him to feel squishy and blubbery like a dolphin, but he felt like a rock hard snake.  It was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. 

Just two of the many different types of fish that we fed underwater.

There were two stingrays, one was named Irwin. (poor Steve)

And my favorite part...the two huge nurse sharks.  They were breathtaking.

I now have a bigger itch to see the world, especially underwater. I must convince the parents we need a vacation.