SNORKEL TEST: Last Night was initiation night for the new DM's. I went out for pizza with a few people and we talked about what it was like for a couple of hours. The more I heard the more I was sure I wasn't going to do it. I had a camera and was going to watch the other candidates and take a few pictures. We went to the Tranquila bar that is a huge hangout for locals and students. The place was packed. I was shamed into participation and you can see the start in the picture. They are pooring rum and beer into a funnel attached to the snorkel. You are wearing a mask so you can't breathe until you drink everything they poor into it. I think mine had two beers and 2 shots of rum. You are able to get them to stop if you can anticipate quickly enough when you need to breathe. I was able to get it all down with one breath in between.

After this they fill your mask with another beer and you have do demontrate the proper technique for clearing a mask. Obviously all the beer goes all over yourself. Joe is pictured showing that skill (sort of).

I needed to pee shortly after this event. This is one of the places with only 1 toilet reserved for ladies. I hear its filthy but I couldn't use it anyway. I just stepped outside about 20 feet from the bar, stepped onto the seawall and did my thing. I've gone in the bushes before but going in front of 100 people is really strange. At least you have your back to them. My first thought was how many people must fall in after getting drunk.

I got most of my Knowledge Reviews for the IDC (Instructor Development Course) done yesterday. I finished them this morning and now I have an entire day to just hang out and do whatever I want. The real fun starts tomorrow with the pre-IDC training.