Ash and Sam create stories in Dumaguete

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After Ashley Mills finally made it to Dumaguete for his technical diving class in December, through the Thai airport troubles, he thought the next trip would be easier. Unfortunately he and Sam Peterson were struck again by transport troubles and canceled ferries...but they still managed to get to the bar in time for a few beers, and a chat over what the next week held.

Ash had come back to freshen up his skills and generally enjoy some more tech dives; Sam had come on down to complete his Rescue class with Pedro at Atlantis. Both of them were prepared for a good time, and some social activities as well.

Ash arrived while Mahen[see below] was still in town on his extended trip; and together they were able to go through some scenario dives with 2 deco bottles, and a lot of problem solving to keep them on their toes. Mike T joined the group to help with videoing, have a look at some of the footage of Ash and Mahen going through the motions below.

Scenario dive as a pair. Solve problems as they come at you...in this case lost mask - maintain contact and reference with the line and good buoyancy and trim

lost mask during a scenario dive from Matt Reed on Vimeo.

Mahen persuaded Ash that the Coconut drift dive at Apo Island was a great one, and they ended up diving that site 3 times during the trip, a big Giant Trevally came by to say hi on all the dives, and there was also the schools of jacks and the great boulders to enjoy as they were whipped past in the current. They guys also dropped on Chapel Deep, Rock Point West at 45m, and the Cogon drift as well...a lot of great tech dives.

Relaxing in the evening gave lots of time for chatting about dive stories, and everyone is now planning to visit Mahen and dive the HMS Hermes! Below you can see us all enjoying the Atlantis beach bar for some after dive drinks and snacks...

Mahen Perera, Mike Taylor, Matt Reed, Ashley Mills, Sam Peterson tech diving boys Atlantis Dumaguete, Philippines, Asia

Sam decided that everyone needed new personalities and the resulting edit gave us all a good laugh...

tech diving boys Atlantis Dumaguete, Philippines, Asia

The last night was also the excuse to celebrate Ash's 40th birthday which was to come a few days later...Atmosphere resort became the venue for snorkel tests, celebrations, and of course some swimming in their pool by the bar later on in the evening...

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