Go snorkeling in a natural body of water.

“Ignoring every alarm going off in my head I paddled away from the boat and into the open water. I pulled my mask over my head and made the first attempt to submerge it under the water. It took me a few tried to get a steady breathing pace, but eventually I was able to stay under. [...] As I approached I began to see the reef and dozens of little fish swimming around beneath me. I was in awe.”

“During snorkeling, I have to breathe through the mouth which is what I’m not used to and so it takes some time for me to get comfortable. When we swam deeper into the sea, Suddenly, I was out of breath and I have difficulty in controlling my legs. I felt anxious as I get disoriented. I shouted, Glory, Glory, where are you?! Glory heard my voice, she quickly swam toward me and grabbed my hand. There was another guide also brought a life buoy to keep me afloat. Then, I told myself to relax, control my breathing and practice breathe through the mouth when I was afloat, so that I can familiarize it and feel comfortable when I snorkel.”

“For the first time, I tried snorkeling, and to my surprise, it was something that came naturally to me. The moment I looked underwater, I was completely breathless. I saw different kinds of fish, beautiful coral reefs, and other sea life whose names I still do not know. With the mask, I could see so clearly underwater. I breathed through the snorkel tube, and the fins made swimming feel effortless. It was my first time using the full set, and I absolutely loved the experience.”