SCUBA Diving technology had advanced significantly since the first compressed air breathing systems developed in the early 1900s, and leading the charge on this constant evolution you can often find technical divers. A few weeks ago I attended TEKDive USA in North Miami, FL. TEKDive is an advanced and technical diving conference where I […]
Category: Scholar Journeys
Here I go!
I can’t believe it has already been almost three months since I was notified about being the scholarship recipient.. and so begins a year of adventure! I hope you will enjoy my blog posts throughout the year. Earlier this month I had an exciting weekend in New York City where I met some amazing people […]
Off and Running in Cape Town
Journey To Antarctica- The White Continent
I’m gazing out the port hole in my bedroom window and the view is remarkable. We have just crossed the Drake Passage, known for being quite the hellion, on our way to the wildly beautiful continent of Antarctica, the end of the world. Icebergs meander by like hurried businessmen, not faltering to give way and […]
Diving Chowder Bay with Jayne Jenkins
The end of November brought a lot of firsts for me. First time in Australia, first time seeing a frog fish (or angler fish), first time diving in a place that has shark nets (although apparently these are a “load of bollocks” and aren’t all that effective) and first time learning about the vicious drop […]