Just returned from the Barcelo Talanquera and I did a dive with Neptune Dive Operation in Juan Dolio.
It is a nice operation run by a German couple that have owned it since November 2006. The previously owned and operated a dive shop and travel agency in Germany, but decided to live their dream and moved to the DR.
I did the Coral Gardens dive which is a shallow dive and we did 42 feet.
This was my first "boat dive" since my certification 2 months ago in Curacao, and I got to try out my new regs that I received for Christmas.
They dropped anchor about 5 minutes off shore, and we followed the anchor line down.
Once again my ears bothered me, but I took my time and after 15 feet I was fine.
Visibility was fair to poor and the coral was alive but covered for the most part.
We saw a lobster, a large trumpet fish, a ray, and others saw a large Barracuda but he was too quick for me to see. :(
Depth was 42 feet and bottom time was 51 minutes and I came up with 1100 PSI, not bad for a beginner.
This was only my 2nd certified dive, and I enjoyed it.
I'm sure that John will follow along with more details on the diving.
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