About Flying Gurnards: Haven't seen any Flying Gurnards lately. Still like odd stuff. And sometimes I do stupid stuff and call it spontaneous. True story. I also don't have travelling shoes. They broke before I left home (omen?) and since then it's been mostly bare feet and flipflops although I keep killing them and consequently am on my fourth pair. I miss home. And everybody that makes it what it is. I feel fortunate doing what I do where I am. And I am still full o' love for life!

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Thursday, 10 January 2013

Unusual Aquatic Objects

In November 2012 I arrived for work in Aqaba, Jordan. My immersion in the Red Sea proved to be interesting due to the endemic species of coral and fish, some I have never encountered before.
Other unusual aspects included a M42 Duster Anti-Aircraft Vehicle (The Tank)

The tank itself was a bizarre sight underwater for the first time but after a few visits it has become more of a minor attraction underwater. It was sunk in 1999 by JREDS and functions as a spot for safety stops after visiting the Seven Sisters dive site.

Other daily aquatic encounters include a whole lotta trash. Human garbage ending up in our seas is a worldwide phenomenon and I am grateful and happy to participate with the current dive center that I am working with whom does regular clean up dives in accordance with the Dive Against Debris  movement.
 ...But then I see people litter the beach and streets, and I wonder... Perhaps preventative measures, such as local education, policies and compassion & care for the environment would be a more effective approach...





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I vividly remember the first time I saw a pair of flying gurnards. It was a mesmerizing sight, not only due to my infinite love of unknown oddities but also because of the sheer grace and allure they exuded.
What would life be like without enigmatic experiences such as these?

Flying Gurnards & Other Concoctions contrives inspiration from both the mundane and the unusual and offers a quirky glimpse into adventurous times and enchanting encounters to be had on land and sea...
I've dusted off my travelling shoes in hot pursuit of remedies to alleviate Twitchy Feet Syndrome and its overriding nomadic nature - confronting it with a dapper dash of spontaneity, love and delightfulness