Thursday & Friday: I didn't get around to writing yesterday. I had an open water (ocean) class with the students. We did a couple of dives where they have to demonstrate things such as taking off mask and other gear underwater. Then we worked on bouyancy. All of them improved a lot during the class and 2 of them decided to take advanced classes so I got roped into helping with that one too.

Thursday night the students, instructor and myself all went out to eat together. (Geoff, Mirna, Ottilie, Kevin and Tobias) We tried to go to one of the nicer places but it was closed so we ended up in a typical Utila dump. I had a burger that tasted like it was frozen for about 5 years. It was dry and rubbery and not very good. After that we went to the TreeTonic. Its the tree house bar. I had a couple of beers but still got home around midnight.

I got up about 5:45 to get ready for the advanced class. The boats were screwed up again so we got a late start. After diving the boat was broken again and they had to call for another boat. It arrived but also broke down. I had to stay in the water for almost 30 minutes because there was no room to get on board with the motor housing standing up on the deck. I finally got on board and they got the rescue boat going. We all climbed about without our gear and headed home. We didn't get back until after 1pm and I ran to the apartment and had a can of pork and beans.

At 2pm we were suppose to start our next class and test but the stranded boat finally showed up about 2 and I had to unload it and put away all the gear since the students had left. I finally started my class about 3pm. This class was on dive theory and use of computers and tables for calculations. I took the test about 6pm and passed again. Just as I finished I was informed I had to help with the night dive class. I ordered a quick sandwich and started packing gear again. I was tired and not very happy.

We were suppose to leave at 7:30 but once again repairs delayed us until after 8pm. We did a quick dive with the students. We saw lots of lobsters, giant parrot fish, shrimp, an octopus and a squid. We got back to the dock about 9:15 pm and it took another 30 minutes to get it unloaded. I'm at the bar now. I called Gerri and then got a little caught up with this blog.

There having another jam session tonight but some new volunteer players and singers. I'm going to listen for a few mintues and try to get home and get some sleep.