Dive Indonesia, Scuba Bali Dive

  Your first time under the water, as you dive in Nusa Penida, is not what is advertised as a glossy, postcard-like experience. It is crude, sensuous, and very physical. Presumptively, the sea claims its character the moment you sink in it—not mildly, but as a matter of fact. The water is colder than anticipated, the light clearer, and the room surrounding you seems massive as opposed to decorative.   It is not a mere sightseeing experience underwater; rather, it is a participatory one that requires focus.   The Initial Descent: Awareness Over Wonder   The initial few minutes are the toning. When you get down low, the breathing is the loudest thing that you can hear, constant but increased. The visibility changes according to the depth, and becomes more shades of blues and greens. In contrast to shallow diving in tropical waters, diving at Nusa Penida will expose you to the moving water at an early stage.   What Your Body Notices First ...