He has two parts in two different parts of the program. His first role is as "friend", but by the time I could get a good photo, he was dressed as a king and the show was over.
It's Spring Break and we've tried to do something fun and/or outside (it's been a rainy week) every day. Today, we fish.
They built a hunting lodge with the "kinder cabin" materials that Jörg and Patrick made last summer.
He works there every week feeding the nocturnal birds (owls). During Spring Break week, he looks forward to an extra visit to feed the diurnal (day feeding) birds (hawks, kestrels, etc.). It should be fun.
The captain (who has the final word on where he drives the boat) said yes, the weather was acceptable, and the dive crew was just us; Jörg, Patrick, and me (and our dive guide and friend Werner, of course).
Blue Wall is so spectacular because it is a deep dive (120-130') that usually provides near perfect visibility, and fabulous views of an immense coral wall. The wild surface action today (huge waves) did little to dampen the effects of this wonderful dive spot.
He finished the quizzes and tests earlier in the week, and has had ten dives (so far) to demonstrate his underwater skills. His deepest dive to-date has been 106 feet.
Patrick's last step in certification was to assemble his own equipment (pictured).
(Jörg also broke his first board.)
