Dive Log: Parak Gala & Cargo Wreck (13/03/2010)
Dive #41 and #42, diving off Mount Lavinia with Colombo Divers , Boatman Ravinda, Divemaster Jehan, and two American dive buddies whose names I cannot recall (as usual). Parak Gala: Bottom time � 43 minutes; Depth � 22.1 meters Snap! I stared disconcerted at the severed strap of my dive mask. A number of profanities raced through my head as I realized I had left my spare strap on land, in my backpack. The conditions were extremely rocky with white flecked grey waves all around us and there was no chance of getting back to shore to get my strap. Thankfully there was an extra mask in the boat and despite the bad fit I pulled it on and got into the water. There I was made to wait for what seemed like an interminable time while the waves playfully slapped me in the face and smacked me up against the boat while my erstwhile dive buddies took their own cool time getting ready. Finally all geared and ready, we started to descend. Unfortunately the older of the American couple hadn�t di...