Week 3

Day 15, 16 & 17: Sick Days, Snorkel Tests, and Dolphin Encounters

Unfortunately, the flu got worse, something I didn’t think was physically possible. I spent most of these days in bed, sleeping and recovering, while everyone else carried on with dives and activities. One of the big events this week was the snorkel test for four interns completing their Divemaster training. It’s not a real test, more of a tradition-slash-party. First come a series of diving and marine ecology questions (wrong answers = drink), and then the final challenge: chugging a beer through a snorkel. I left a bit early (not drinking and being sick didn’t exactly help the vibe), and from what I heard, I made the right choice.

But waking up early had its perks, I was sitting at the bar where I usually work when I saw dolphins approaching from the left. I sprinted to the jetty and stood there in awe as they swam right past me, unbothered. I was the only one who saw that.

Socially though, it’s been tough. I’m not really connecting with anyone on a deeper level, which has made me feel a bit isolated and insecure. Being sick and low-energy doesn’t help, and hearing that someone new is joining who I probably won’t get along with (let’s just say: very different values), is already making me nervous. It’s going to be a challenge to navigate that dynamic while keeping my own peace.