Hello,
Just a quick update on whats been going on, since I received my DM card today so its all official.
I'm having a fantastic time, its hard work (early starts and late nights) but so much fun - how can I complain when I get to dive nearly everyday.
I'm living and working with great people and gaining loads of experince in all areas of the industry.
Thanks to everyone that helped make up my mind to do my internship and with Dive Rarotonga.
When you are looking for a dive company for such a comitment it's a bit of a daunting task, so all the help and information you can find can make a difference, thankyou for anyone that helped me.
In my case I have now seen how different companies have different standards. Often over here dive boats are left unattended on anchor during dives. We always keep someone on board watching bubbles, I admit it's not the most interesting part of my job, but it just seems safer.
So, I'm glad I chose the company I did. As for my limited advice, all I can say is that for anyone else intending to do an internship get as much info as you can before you choose!
I'm here for a couple more months in the sunshine, so if you happen to being coming to Raro come and say hello.
Oh, and AndyNZ thankyou in particular, lots of info which has been really useful.
Guy