We were pretty quiet on the ride out to the reef. I just spent the time soaking up the sights and sounds.

Once we arrive, we gear up and hop in. I try to do the super cool commando flip over backwards off the boat. I'm pretty sure i did not look super cool.

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Is that a canon in your pocket?

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Eventually, I found myself wrestling with my mask as it kept filling up with salt water and by now my eyes are burning. I am trying my best to stick it out but I am swallowing a lot of water here! I kept thinking wow, I must be the WORST snorkeler ever and Captain John will not be impressed with me. Seriously?! I am wearing a life vest and still drowning!

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+1 swims over to me and makes the comment, "Wow, i am swallowing a lot of water here. The seas have really picked up." Oh, good....it's not just me. So I officially take a look above the water. OMG! What happened? It was so nice when we jumped in....

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