Return of the Nitrox Cowboy

This is far from the best lionfish photo I’ve seen, but it’s probably the best one I’ve taken, on the stern of the depth charge wreck, described below.

For the last four days I’ve been diving the lagoon at Chuuk, formerly known as Truk, in the Federated Republic of Micronesia.  The lagoon is covered with wrecks destroyed in Operation Hailstorm in World War II, and I’ve dived a number of them.  The last dive took place this afternoon, after which there will be a big party with barbecue, and then the long, terrible flight home will begin.

I’ll be leaving on Saturday, changing planes on Sunday, arriving in the States on Saturday again, then getting home on Sunday.  Isn’t the International Date Line fun?

The Nitrox Cowboy is tired and sore and exhilarated all at the same time.  My body is abraded and cut, particularly my feet, and I’m looking forward not having to soak my wounds in salt water for several hours a day.  It was quite the epic adventure, and after some mental processing, I hope it will prove to be the seed for another adventure you all can read.

I’ll be posting more when I can get more reliable internet.