Science in the field Gearing up in the cenote Bob checking on his buddy Sandra’s birthday party Bethany LOVES jungle life Team photo with Jaime The team got underway a little sooner this morning. Kara, Catesby, Taryn, and Bethany left with the dive team and stopped at Tulum to post…
Karl geared up and ready to collect survey data Dr. Andy revives Brown Stripe Tools used for dry cave exploration and survey Karl and Renee receive gifts from Don Raphael Shane Newcome ready for action Survey data recorded On our (Fuqua students) way to Aktun Chen, the dive team’s van…
Survey class on the beach Mike Poucher gearing up at Cenote Muchachos Trail maintenance Terrence and Breann mark GPS waypoint Andrew, Karl, and Renee at water level Cara assists Andrew with his tank Since Bob was dealing with delayed baggage in Cancun, today the dive team split into Michael and…
Andrew readies for the dive Dive operations Team photo at Cenote Camilo Jungle jaunt to Cenote Camilo Divers debrief Pizza tree rash We woke up entirely too early, 5:30 AM! We met on the beach at 6:00 AM for morning exercises. We had some difficulty carrying Boz in a canoe…
Bob recovers from his travels and luggage loss Dinner on the Villa DeRosa rooftop Amy is awarded the Giant Stride Award Sistema Camilo map produced with Compass software Silhouette in the cenote Josh, Woody and Boz awarded their scholarships From a glance at the Team Member list compared to yesterday,…
Renee swims 5 tanks Fractured column Rimstone dam Diver in halocline Beautiful speleothems Andy rigging his tank Terrence prepared everyone egg whites, bacon and toast this morning before departure. The team was motivated this morning and left Villas DeRosa’s at 7:30 AM. They did the usual update posting and email…
Blind Cave Fish Karl secures his back up watch for the next dive Regulators by Ocean Odyssey Dive Center Jungle flowers Roger at Villas DeRosa fills tanks Poolside at Villas DeRosa Out and about early today we were. We departed Villas DeRosa at 7:30 AM and headed for the internet…
Analyzing gas Diver’s bubbles during decompression Sartek 4.5 amp canister with 10 watt HID lighthead Andy surfacing after a long dive The view from Villas DeRosa Don Raphael was awaiting us this morning with his usual countenance at 8:45 AM. Once at the site the team performed the usual task…
Don Raphael is presented with a map of the system Andy rigging his stage Pre -dive silliness Warm Atlan wetsuits Back to back line arrows At 8:15 AM we gathered for departure. We reviewed our gear checklist as we do everyday to ensure we don’t forget any of our equipment.…
Terrence explains the map at Aktun Chen to Lorenzo Signs directing to cenotes Prepared line arrows and non directional markers Thank you Dive Rite This morning we arrived at Don Raphael’s ranch at 9 am as promised. Don Raphael is the owner of this property and has graciously given us…