First Day of SCUBA Certification

Today was the first day of class which was intended to introduce us to the basics of SCUBA diving in a controlled environment: an indoor pool. The most difficult part was swimming 25 laps which was the first activity of class. Neither Mike or I are regular swimmers so I'm sure it was amusing watching us 'struggle' through the lengthy swim. Since we've completed five previous dives, most of the day was a review of skills we've previously mastered. We finished the class playing some underwater catch games using a weighted torpedo and completing an overview quiz.

Since the class released us later than anticipated, we were unable to spend the afternoon touring the area (we had been horsing around quite a bit and took a long lunch). Instead, we stopped at a nearby store for some beer and wine, cleaned up at the hotel, and then went out to dinner at a nearby restaurant. Mike purchased Cascade Stout which he highly recommends.

My review: Go for the food, not the service

Restaurant: Gybe
Atmosphere: Pleasant; dimmed lighting with a stunning view of the harbour (dependent on the provided seating)
Tables/Waiter-Waitress: Six tables filled; 3 serving waitresses
General Review: The food was very tasty; unfortunately, the service spoiled it. The menu was short and made shorter by omissions and alterations explained by the waitress. Actually two waitress since two visited and explained them. My first choice was later declared also unavailable. My side was provided and charged as an appetizer and then again as a side. My soup was provided without a spoon. My wine, my water, and Mike's water were drank by me without any offer for a refill of any of the above. Last but not least, we had to chase down the waitress to request the bill. Fortunately, the snapper Mike ordered and the chowder I ordered were delicious otherwise we would have left as very disappointed customers.