Alfredo, a banker/lawyer/GSE team member that visited Greenville last month/future Rotarian, had this bright idea that we would all be baptized on our first day in Lanzarote. Most of us are God-fearing Baptists from the south and have already been baptized, so this idea was far flung from us. We were dropped off at Playa del Blanco, which for those of you that speak Spanish – you will be able to translate that as “the beach where little clothes are worn.” We made our way to Cala Blanco which we found out was a scuba diving center. This idea of scuba diving excited all of us and we liked it much better than being baptized. We filled out a waiver to be able to scuba dive, some of us even filled out a couple until we got all the right answers. After the instructions, we got suited up in our gear (this took more energy than the actual scuba diving did) and were taught a few things about the equipment. We carried 80 pound packs, not without complaining from the group, and headed to the beach. We arrived at the water’s edge and all headed out to sea. The water was beautiful, I got stung by a sea urchin, Chris picked up sea shell from the sea floor, we took some good pictures underwater, and Bert had some kind of attack that had him heading back to shore. He might not have been the best scuba diver but dang did his but look good in that scuba suit. We all were dead tired from the fun but managed to make it back, get out of the scuba suit and enjoy some concoction (ask Catherine for the name) that was made of Red Wine and Sprite.
We all headed back to our host families and had a nice dinner. Chris and I found some wi-fi and were treated by Nelly to some tortilla and apple salad. Tortilla’s in Spain are not what we know as tortilla in the US – this was an amazing combination of potatoes and eggs that was similar to a quiesh. We met Elena, the Acuna’s oldest daughter, who also speaks perfect English because she spent several summers in England. She was very helpful as Nelly speak little English and Chris and I still speak un poco espanol…
5 comments:
Please no more scuba suits for Bert. I have been around him for 31 years and have never seen such a horrific sight!!! Love ya Pops!!! By the way, Danielle says no complaining about the water at Edisto anymore.
Wow you all look amazing!! I think these scuba suits should replace the Blue suits and ties!
Great tales of adventure! Nic, are you an author already? Ya'll are obviously having a great time. I'm glad to hear that Bert is getting sleep. Thanks for your entertaining reports!
I can't believe it, Dad! The things you'll do for other people. You would have spoken a few choice words if any of us had tried to get you to go scuba diving! We might get you kayaking yet!
Dad?? What the hell are you drinking over there? LOL Sounds like ya'll are having a great time. Obviously you are still being you--haha..Thanks for keeping us informed Nic.. Be good, Mark
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