To Scuba or to Snuba?
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At 10am there is a free scuba class here at the Grand Wailea Resort. I really want to try it. Chris is anti- water because of his ear problems. He had many ear problems as a child and now hates putting his head under water. I on the other hand am a total “water baby” and always have been. As much as I want my Chris with me all day everyday I totally want to participate in the water fun too. The only question is – which activities. I will only pick a couple since Chris isn't into it but I want to pick the right ones! The other choice over scuba diving is snubaing. I hadn't heard of it either. Basically it means snorkling and “scubaing” together. You don't have to carry a tank on your back, instead you get a hose and take air from that in order to stay under longer periods of time. Hmmm. We'll see, I'll tell you which which I opt for. Maybe Chris will decide to go along just to experience it. We both rented snorkle gear for the week, “just in case.” We also heard about “turtle town” yesterday. The locals call it the “shell” station. Supposedly the turtles line up to get their shells cleaned by the fish. It total reminded me of the “whale wash” in A Shark's Tale. :)
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Phil
November 18th, 2005
at 3:31am
Hey, if you're at Wailea and want a good snorkel, head south until just before the road peters out at La perousse bay. If you walk across the eerie black lava flow, you'll find a place they call “the aquarium” – a little protected bay with great snorkeling.
We've been to Maui 3 times and each time stayed at Mana Kai just north of Wailea, next to Corelli's (if it's still there).
Enjoy!
bnaivar
November 18th, 2005
at 4:21am
Start off with Snuba and if you like that go on to Scuba. It's a lot safer because you have experienced divers with you and you can relax and enjoy it.