Comments on: Diving In

By: Patrice

Patrice — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:46:52 +0000

Great travel site. Its a memorable experience you spent with your mom diving together, something that is to be treasured. Cool.

By: Mara

Mara — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:47:22 +0000

I don’t know what I like better here – the story or the photos. Your mom sounds lovely. I hope that I’m still teaching my children like this when I’m her age!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:21:34 +0000

I remember you going off on this trip. When you said you went diving, I assumed you meant paddling your feet in the sea. I can see I was wrong and I hope you didn’t bring that great big stick thing you are holding back with you.
Great story.

By: Jane Rytina

Jane Rytina — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:09:20 +0000

Thank you all for the comments. You know, writing this piece reminded me of many, many great times I’ve had with my mum. She’s such a funny, lovely person.

Jane

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:17:28 +0000

The fish picture is a classic (are those fangs?) as is your rendition of the conversation with mum.

By: Peace (Australia)

Peace (Australia) — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:06:35 +0000

That’s a great story! I’m glad you got to fully appreciate what has to be one of the most amazing experiences in the world : )

And say G’day to your mum for me.

By: Amy @ The Q Family

Amy @ The Q Family — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:04:50 +0000

That’s so cool!!! Recently, at the ripe age of 60 my mom went backpacking in Europe with my brother. I wish I could join them for a trip. What a memory you have with your mom!

By: Jamie Pearson

Jamie Pearson — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:56:20 +0000

You’re a better person than I am, Jane. One time my mom made up her mind to go rappelling at California Caverns, and beseeched me to do it with her.

I took one look at that cave (it was tall enough to fit the Statue of Liberty inside), and told her I would be happy to hold her purse.

By: Carolina

Carolina — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:07:22 +0000

And now you can tell your kids how EXTREME, their grandma and mom are. The most touching part of the story was how you still needed your mom to hold your hand a bit. Makes us remember how we all still need our mom from time to time. I’m with @Rebecca, I’m really liking this series.

By: Rebecca Tompkins

Rebecca Tompkins — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:08:20 +0000

What a great memory, beautifully told (and fab pictures to go with it)! Loving this series…