Snorkel Practice

We tried snorkeling for the first time in Cozumel last year. The gear came from a large pile of masks, snorkels and fins. They looked very “used” and I questioned the wisdom of using a snorkel that had been in countless mouths over many months or perhaps years. We entered the water by walking down a treacherous incline of slippery rock, a terrifying experience in the unfamiliar fins. Still, we enjoyed the experience and caught on quite well.

I bought snorkel gear for both of us before leaving on this trip. With a $60 coupon on amazon.com, the purchase cost only $100. Bob was very doubtful, but the equipment packed very easily, especially because we left the travel gear bags at home. On Tuesday, I tried out the snorkel and fins in the pool. The new, improved snorkel was perfect and I even learned to dive, listening to the snorkel fill with water before swimming to the surface. I blew the water out and was able to breathe again with ease.