Kelp Klippings: Diving in Palau
A Mandarin lurks in the shallows. Photo by Dave Jensen By Dave Jensen, Body Glove dive master If you are a diver and have read articles about the top 10 places to dive, then Palauhas been on the list. These groups of islands are part of Micronesia. Traveling to Palau from Los Angelesis quite an endeavor. Fly from L.A. to Honolulu to Guam then another few hours south to arrive in Palau. This is just under a day’s travel. At this point, you are exhausted and only want to sleep in a bed rather than a seat on an airplane. As sleep begins to overtake your body, the mind races and wonders if the trip was worth it. Arising the next morning, grab your gear, have a quick bite and wait on the dock of the hotel for the boat to pick you up. As the boat races to the site across the water you begin to feel thirsty. The water is clean and clear and so inviting, one is tempted to jump over the boat and begin diving. The dive sites for the day are “Saies Tunnel” and “Ulong Channel.” The warmth of the water overcomes you as you slowly descend, taking in the colors of the fish and the clarity of the water. Swim through the tunnel and come out the other side, mesmerized by the visibility of the…
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