We found our way back to the swim platforms on this dive (after a little looking). Once we arrived things got awesome!
Specifically, we saw a Bat Ray. Good size, maybe 2 to 3 feet across; at a depth of about 60 feet. We began to follow him and after maybe 15 seconds of following he decided to leave. That's when I learned how fast Bat Rays are. It was like he kicked into some hyper gear going from a slow bat rat glide to problem 15 miles an hour in the blink of an eye. Truly amazing.
I was so excited Jenni could hear me cheering.
We found a group of Sea Hares hanging out and even got to watch one eat, pretty cool stuff.
But the Bay Ray was definitely the highlight, so awesome.
***Funny side note*** We actually were trying to dive off of a ramp near lovers cove for our first dive. It was a 'secret spot' that one of the guys at the chamber told us about. Well... It was a secret spot, a long time ago. Now a days, it's illegal.
So we went over there, got suited up, were ready to walk into the water and then the Harbor Patrol showed up and kicked us out. They were nice about it, but we were embarrassed and disappointed. We had such hopes for a second shore dive spot in Avalon. Oh well.
