Friday, November 29, 2002
The other day I checked to see if by any chance there was a dive shop in Oakville. It turned out that there was, and that it was within walking distance of the office. So today I decided to head to it.
What can I say: I'm keen to head back to the BVI's. ;-)
Met the very talkative store manager, and asked him to walk me through the type of equipment best suited for basic snorkeling. As I sport a mustache, getting the right type of goggles was crucial (I ended up getting a pair with allowed me to expel air through the nosepiece) and he told me stories about the various types of ways other mustachioed divers try to seal off their masks: Vaseline (works but messy to get off), toothpaste (works well but tends to wear off) and various types of moustache wax. Then there's shaving -- which I may opt for if the toothpaste option doesn't work.
He also pointed me in the direction of some books about the BVI's, and in particular a semi-recent Lonely Planet book sounds interesting.
In addition to the mask and snorkel, I ordered a pair of flippers (black, and my size! -- none of the ones Joseph had fitted me properly). Will have to head back to see whether or not they have a "glass-bottomed bucket" so that Vanessa can peer under the water.
When I got home I sported the goggles and snorkel for the kids. Subsequently, Annie had a great time running around the house with the goggles in her hand, and I of course chased her, to her squealing delight.
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