So leaving the Islands of Palau behind was quite sad, something I had wanted to do for so long was finally over, I will return one day. So it’s off to familiar surroundings at Puerta Galera, via Manila.
I have been to Mindoro many times about 8-10 years ago, I used to dive with “Divers Cafe” with Herman’s team but sadly they are no longer in operation. So I went to “Action Divers” and accommodation with “Out Of The Blue” all booked on line and I have to say all the communication with Andy at Action Divers was great!
I opted for the private transfer and set off for my 3 hour van journey and then the boat. I arrived in Puerta Galera and it was raining hard, the tide was out and the boat could not get anywhere near the shore, so we opt for this platform.... my private boat reached the platform the same time as a boat full of very well dressed elderly Chinese..... so I find myself in the middle of the sea on a platform surrounded by Chinese, Gucci and Prada! So we now have to get on an unmanned boat connected to shore via rope.... we made it 10 meters and then we bottomed out! This was time for me to say good by and get wet whilst the Chinese took off there shoes and socks!
Arriving at hotel was great! Nice reception, great resort and beautiful large rooms, the steps are a pain but good for my cardio workouts everyday.
Next day I met Andy and Hew and these guys are so friendly, easy going and laid back, but without lacking any professionalism! The dive shop was organized and presented amazingly well, probably the best I have seen.
The diving has not disappointed either, most sites are less than 10 minutes away and provide plenty macro opportunities, I was lucky to see and photograph a Jaw Fish with eggs. Andy was constantly showing me new stuff whilst giving me space with my camera to explore on my own as long as I deploy safety sausage.
Waters were a bit choppy but warm, even an earthquake during our dive didn’t ruin anything except a bit of bass on the ears!
I was unfortunate enough to find something underwater that I hope I never find again! Some sick lowlife had attached a rock to a dock and thrown it in, you can only imaging how that was! But I will not let the actions of sick people to ruin this. But RIP poor dog! I hope your murderer meets karma!
So a few more dives let here and the dive gear will go away for a few weeks until I see my Son in Thailand for his DSD.
