That was 1999. We, a pack of second year students of Architecture had arrived at Kovalam beach in Trivandrum as part of our Educational Tour to south India. Canoemen had picked up from the beach and taken us some distance inwards where there were no waves - and what a sight we beheld that day!
I have been planning to go back to Kovalam since ages, now that I have entered the 'earning' phase, and can afford underwater gear. The more I watch television, the more I yearn. Finally, the moment is about to arrive. My husband was looking for options to have an unique holiday - and jumped at my idea when I mentioned my experience to him.
We both know swimming; and we have started looking for someone who can train us for scuba diving. I am also on the lookout for a good underwater camera. Our target date is in mid 2013. We can't wait to jump off the canoe mid sea, and go down amidst myriad life forms under the sea, feel the corals and watch the fishes swim by.
Our city lives shall be shelved and locked away for good.... as we shall be reborn as individuals without a shred of stress, eager to discover the mysteries of Mother Nature!
Kovalam, we are coming!
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sounds awesome.. will await the underwater snaps :)
ReplyDeleteSeems like a great adventure :-)
ReplyDeleteGood post...
ReplyDeletei have a post on Kovalam
yes its awesome..have done snorkelling in bali and andaman..and its an amazing experience :)
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It is a lovely experience to explore the underwater world! Can vouch as I have done it a few times at different places:)
ReplyDeleteamazing waiting for more pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely! Have Fun! Seems such a great adventure:)
ReplyDelete@Roshan,
ReplyDeleteThat's a year ahead!
@Speck,
So I thought.
@Krishna,
I need your post!
@Star,
Snorkeling is a good option too .. may prove cheaper??
@Rahul,
ReplyDeleteI need tips from you!
@Naddy,
Coming up asap!
@Akansha,
Looking forward... now at research stage!
oh i hope you get that opportunity....i have done some free diving but would love to scuba and see some of the things i can not otherwise....there is so much to discover under the water...things you wont see anywhere else....
ReplyDeletethanks for popping in today...smiles.
Best wishes for your upcoming remarkable diving and underwater discovery.
ReplyDeleteCheers Anu :)
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ReplyDeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteI am sure it will be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy brother scuba dives, mostly in the Caribbean. Me? I saw "Jaws" too many times to go in deep water comfortably!!
Greetings from Minneapolis!
Pearl
Beautiful underwater photographs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment on my blog.
Greetings Irma
And may the force be with you both. I so hope all goes well and you have a great time.
ReplyDeleteHi there. I have a friend who dives and looking at his photos and videos it always looks so exciting. I can see why you like it so much. So nice to have something to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful. I know you'll have a spectacular time. It looks so beautiful. Wish I knew how to scuba dive.
ReplyDeletereally pretty underwater shot.
ReplyDeletethanks for dropping in! :)
Your 2013 underwater adventure plan sounds exciting and awesome. Best wishes Anupama.
ReplyDeletewow..it sounds amazingggg !
ReplyDeleteGo there fast and review the place for me ? :P
There are many cameras with underwater housings available. All the best. I too am planning for a underwater housing for my professional film cameras.
ReplyDeleteUnderwater swimming would be simply an out of this world adventure experience! Go for it!! :)
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, our son is learning scuba-diving at his school too! :)
wow! interesting post, i thing its high time i learn how to swim lol i hope its nt too late.
ReplyDeletevery inspiring post.
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This is incredible.
ReplyDeleteshould v also join?? haha just joking..but sure have fun...good post buddy
ReplyDeleteNever knew that underwater diving could be done at Kovalam.
ReplyDeleteMust explore this the next time I go to Kerala.
hey that's an awesome pic .. did you take that pic ?
ReplyDeletewaiting for more snaps .. have fun ..!
kaash swimming aati hoti .. i would have never missed the excitement and adventure of being underwater !
hey how do i subscribe to your blog ..?
ReplyDeleteIt would be an exciting adventure. I'd grab at the 1st chance I get for it. :)
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! Hope you have a great time!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, excellent post. Thanks for posting. I look forward to seeing more from you. From India
ReplyDeleteWOW! This sounds like loads of fun <3
ReplyDeleteI wish I could go.
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@Brian,
ReplyDeleteI am going to get back to you once things are finalized!
@Jeevan,
Cheers!
@Amit-ji,
Thanks!
@Pearl,
The mention of "Jaws" made me jittery!!!
@Irma,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your appreciation!
@Dave,
Amen.
@PDP,
You got the crux!
@Myrna,
I am trying to find out who would teach me!
@TWG,
ReplyDeleteWelcome here.
@Mr Ramakrishnan,
Thank you so much.
@Ritika,
Ha ha!
@Saby,
Looking forward to some great photos!
@Shilpa,
ReplyDeleteScuba diving is being taught at school??
@Kim,
I hope you do, soon.
@Rajesh,
Incredible idea in itself, isnt it?
@Ramesh,
I would love it!!
Yes, at school! :)
ReplyDeleteCheck it out here... http://www.indianexpress.com/news/shimla-s-bcs-first-school-to-introduce-scuba-diving-course/976483
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