tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post6279740164829475069..comments2023-12-06T01:29:11.517-07:00Comments on The Razzel Berry: Taiwan SCUBA and Snorkeling.... what a trip!Razhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02654484137610307987noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-61950272092597618162020-10-13T21:58:28.172-06:002020-10-13T21:58:28.172-06:00Wow, awesome blog. Your content is very informativ...Wow, awesome blog. Your content is very informative. I like your explanation about snorkeling and diving. Thanks a lot for sharing with us. <a href="https://safaribali.com/" rel="nofollow">safaribali.com</a>Sintia Wiranatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06872210144985486635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-61513886110848737062018-01-16T14:40:45.250-07:002018-01-16T14:40:45.250-07:00As a Travel Agent I really appreciate your Candidn...As a Travel Agent I really appreciate your Candidness about the low level of training. My client would be very upset if I did this to him :(Well Being Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120084214799049950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-3034740649217266962010-07-14T22:46:56.847-06:002010-07-14T22:46:56.847-06:00hi ... I really am very grateful for any informati...hi ... I really am very grateful for any information that you shared with readers, to me seemed a very interesting and I love to get much more information.costa rica investmenthttp://www.costaricaindex.com/costa-rica-investment/investment-costa-rica.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-18258151445695298922009-10-03T20:40:54.575-06:002009-10-03T20:40:54.575-06:00I went snorkeling on Green Island when I first cam...I went snorkeling on Green Island when I first came to Taiwan. We were laying in the water in a circle, all holding hands, looking at the corral, when suddenly little chunks of someone's lunch started floating around us. Taiwanese get sea-sick really easily! Gross, but at the same time, really funny.Daniel Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211679000669831075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-18602034711540048012009-06-19T01:10:23.488-06:002009-06-19T01:10:23.488-06:00Great write-up and a spot-on analysis of Taiwanese...Great write-up and a spot-on analysis of Taiwanese psychology, especially how it has affected the development of the so-called "extreme" sports here. The same sorts of things take place during surfing lessons, "mountaineering" trips, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-52940153855899712482009-06-16T19:20:26.983-06:002009-06-16T19:20:26.983-06:00I have heard all the excuses living in Taiwan, sup...I have heard all the excuses living in Taiwan, superstitions not good swimmers etc etc etc blah blah blah. Well how about educating, and using PROPER equipment. I was on a boat to Turtle Island once everyone except my GF and I was throwing up, they did not go outside or even look out just put their heads between there legs and vomited on the floor. The lifejackets were so poor (and this is often the case in other water experiences) that they were actually a liability. The biggest problems here are ego of the "coaches" and the total lack of "real" understanding, I once rescued a lifeguard, he was so useless. It all starts with education but here in Taiwan they want to do things "their" way!! And as mentioned above why the hell would someone go rafting if they are going to scream bloody murder if they fall in, LIVE THE STEREOTYPE LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-37503840011597463422009-06-08T19:17:50.571-06:002009-06-08T19:17:50.571-06:00If you want a safe and eco friendly experience com...If you want a safe and eco friendly experience come diving with me sometime. Check out my website www.shellbackdiver.comDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11101326635652311390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-62173219001982108332009-06-08T08:03:37.888-06:002009-06-08T08:03:37.888-06:00Fantastic writeup!
-cwFantastic writeup!<br /><br />-cwAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035604568330185324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-49548470054056664752009-06-08T04:55:05.335-06:002009-06-08T04:55:05.335-06:00This reminds me of an experience I had going "...This reminds me of an experience I had going "white water rafting" on whatever that river is called near Taroko Gorge. My cousin and I have expereince rafting in the States, so we were very much looking forward to our rafting trip in Taiwan. In ended up being like floating down one of those fake rivers in intertubes at a water park. We weren't allowd to get out of the boat and swim, and everyone spent most of their time splashing each other with these little cups that are provided. My cousin and I kept pretending to fall out just so we could swim a little and be refreshed, but the guids were not too happy about that. One time a girl in another boat did fall out, and she screamed bloody murder. I don't know what she was afraid of because she had a life vest on and the "rapids" are practically nonexistant. Oh well, it was still fun in a relxing sort of way! =)Cahleen @ The Alt Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704918285007073873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-74183007988892128242009-06-07T23:09:39.788-06:002009-06-07T23:09:39.788-06:00I think that you have to put this experience of yo...I think that you have to put this experience of yours into perspective. First off although Taiwan is an island the majority of people here do not learn how to swim. Secondly there are an aweful lot of bad superstitions about the water. Thirdly the coastline of Taiwan is notorious for strong rips and longshore currents, many people drown here every year so this reinforces the superstitions. Fourthly there is very little regulations on snorkeling or dive shop operators. My advice is if you want to learn to dive in Taiwan go with one of the many experienced foreign instructors that live here. Check out www.taiwandive.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-19201618640597168262009-06-07T22:24:49.364-06:002009-06-07T22:24:49.364-06:00I agree, the current definitely is a strong one. B...I agree, the current definitely is a strong one. Before we left the group, the guide did give us the OK and a handful of soggy bread to feed the fish ourselves. <br /><br />And, I have to concede that this method of snorkeling does make sense for guiding a bunch of people who never swim in the ocean and don't feel confident in their ability to branch out on their own, but this would never fly in the US, haha!Razhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654484137610307987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1380144972441181329.post-72125924114844047042009-06-07T18:33:53.416-06:002009-06-07T18:33:53.416-06:00i've been "snorkling" on Green Islan...i've been "snorkling" on Green Island 2 times. the second time, the sifu recognized me, gave me a pair of flippers and a lifeguard float, basically promoting me. he didn't require me to wear a vest or hold onto the rope. when it was time to feed the fish, he gave me the food and asked me to hand it out.<br /><br />let me tell you that the current is a lot stronger than it seems. if someone wasn't used to it and let go of those life preserver rings, they might not be able to swim back to them.MJ Kleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859263977094071677noreply@blogger.com