Category Archives: Animals

Minke Whales in Disguise

Posted on July 26, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I’m feeling hungrier this morning, so after my daily banana, I mix a few cereals into my bowl since there are so many on offer. Today’s first dive is at Pixie Gardens. Caleb had the crew switch us to nitrox … Continue reading →

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Please Stay Awhile

Posted on July 25, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I grab a banana from the fruit basket. I skip the dive skin today and pull my wetsuit on over my Sharkskin that will keep me warmer, even if the sleeves bunch up. The divers’ gear is set close to … Continue reading →

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Beneath the Weight of Dawn

Posted on July 24, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I wake up feeling like a kid on Christmas who just got gifted half a Barbie. It is partially what I asked for, but now I have to deal with managing the missing parts. Kerrin said he would come through … Continue reading →

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Car, Plane, Feet, Boat

Posted on July 23, 2026 by TheJessicaness

We’re up at 4am, leave the keys in the dropbox, and Caleb puts the luggage outside to wait in the chilly air before we join our bags and load them into the back of a Toyota Alphard (a luxury multi-purpose … Continue reading →

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An Affogato Afternoon

Posted on July 22, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I tried a Cadbury Cherry Ripe and was able to stay up until 830pm last night. I feel confident this will be sufficient for the liveaboard schedule. I’m up at 430am so I can get flu powder and ibuprofen for … Continue reading →

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