Truk Lagoon Vlog November 2017 - Scuba girl goes TEC

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • In November 2017 we made the lengthy trip to Truk Lagoon in Micronesia to dive the shipwrecks that were sunk during Operation Hailstorm. As the only female amongst a rowdy bunch of 16 Brits, I decided to try my hand at vlogging, filming the trip from beginning to end. A truly stunning setting full of palm trees, crystal clear waters and the occasional tropical shower - Micronesia really stole our hearts.
    I must credit my other half Richard for letting me use some of his amazing underwater footage.
    Apologies for the jumpy camera and occasional out of focus close-ups - this is all new to me, will be better next time! :)
    Hope you enjoy!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 97

  • @DatGuyMav0
    @DatGuyMav0 Рік тому

    I am so happy to see this video 😢 you don’t even know how much I miss chuuk so much . When I was in my senior year I used to work on the very small ship called Truck master and then after I graduated in 2018 I moved from there to the US until now 2022

  • @mokpot
    @mokpot 6 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for the video! I stayed at the Blue Lagoon for 12 days in April 2016, and have had a return trip in mind ever since, wanting to do the live aboard this time. So your video was very informative, what a beautiful boat. Greetings, from California.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  6 років тому

      mokpot I’m so glad you liked the video and found it useful, I was quite nervous about doing it but loved documenting our trip. We had the most amazing time there and were blown away by the wrecks! The Odyssey is a wonderful boat, couldn’t have asked for better service, food and staff 👍🏼 Feel free to share 😁

  • @williampritchard1266
    @williampritchard1266 3 роки тому +1

    Been there twice. i would leave tomorrow. Incredible diving and local people are great.

  • @jimchiro9351
    @jimchiro9351 6 років тому +3

    thank you for visiting my island.i hope you enjoy the blue ocean or clear water.thank you very much.your welcome if you want to.👍🏼

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  6 років тому

      Jim Chiro thank you Jim. Chuuk is just stunning, and we hope to return again one day to dive the beautiful waters of the Lagoon!! Just love it!!

  • @islandgirlansanders8399
    @islandgirlansanders8399 3 роки тому +4

    Aawww, missed this place.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  3 роки тому

      Us too!! It’s such an incredible place! One of the worlds most stunning gems!

  • @tongomanjang2828
    @tongomanjang2828 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing such a wonderful time of yours. Truk is a special and great place for divers. Thanks again for sharing and I am so blessed to be part of this journey.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      Tongom Anjang such kind and wonderful words - thank you!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @tongomanjang2828
      @tongomanjang2828 4 роки тому +1

      I am from Truk and it takes my breath away watching such a great place. I’ve been away from home for couple years now and watching your vlog just take me back home. Thanks you so much.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      Tongom Anjang that’s just great to hear!
      We hope to return again one day!! 🙏🏼

    • @tongomanjang2828
      @tongomanjang2828 4 роки тому +1

      Black Manta Photography , that’s great. Hope to see you there next time.

  • @narutobestson1004
    @narutobestson1004 4 роки тому +1

    Glad to know you enjoyed your time on our beautiful island of Chuuk

  • @actionjackson5359
    @actionjackson5359 4 роки тому

    born in guam, raised in chuuk, left chuuk in 2007 to hawaii and i haven’t been back since. hope to go back home one day. wonderful video though, really enjoyed it. beautiful view all over taken by a beautiful woman. much respect 🙏🏼

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому

      Action Jackson ahhh thank you!! Such a beautiful country!! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏🏼

  • @seancannon6197
    @seancannon6197 5 років тому

    Thanks for choosing our beautiful place of blue lagoon resort amazing place for diving.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  5 років тому

      Sean Cannon thank you for having us!! Such a beautiful place!! We can not wait to return!!

  • @alexnukuto9852
    @alexnukuto9852 2 роки тому

    I am glad you enjoy your diving at the beautiful lagoon of the state of Chuuk.

  • @skerhnekia5762
    @skerhnekia5762 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for all of you Visiting our Islands of Chuuk.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      Carl Herks it’s such a beautiful country - we hope to return one day!

  • @MrOldguy76
    @MrOldguy76 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks
    Hope y’all have a happy New Year as well

  • @Jamez691
    @Jamez691 Рік тому

    I’m from outside the lagoon where it’s really beautiful to dive

  • @islandboii3533
    @islandboii3533 3 роки тому +2

    Home Sweet Home... No place like the Great Pacific Ocean🍻👊

  • @fapyesa258
    @fapyesa258 3 роки тому +1

    Home sweet home

  • @gedanadominickaisek1779
    @gedanadominickaisek1779 4 роки тому

    My mom is a chef and my brother he is a dive guide. They work on that boat odyssey. And I just saw my brother in this video. And thank you for choosing odyssey and chuuk for your dive place. It was really nice.😍

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      Gedana Dominick Aisek that is soooo amazing!!!! Who is your brother!?!?! Both the Odyssey and Chuuk provided the most beautiful diving experience - we can’t wait to return!! 🤿💙

    • @gedanadominickaisek1779
      @gedanadominickaisek1779 4 роки тому

      @@BlackMantaPhotography his name is Dane aisek. And yeah feel free to come back and visit. Too bad there is no tourist these days cuz of this covid19 pandemic.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      Gedana Dominick Aisek ah yes - Dane!! Say hello to him for us! Ken was our guide - all the guides were just fantastic!! 💙 Can’t wait for the stupid virus to go away so we can all go diving again!

  • @yurieyearsley7272
    @yurieyearsley7272 3 роки тому +1

    Missed my home land !!!

  • @tropicalblue8701
    @tropicalblue8701 5 років тому +1

    Amazing video thank you for sharing..💙💚💛🧡💜💖

  • @MrOldguy76
    @MrOldguy76 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video
    It really is a beautiful place

  • @esleensabestian
    @esleensabestian 4 місяці тому

    Waioo miniawe sa nakik.😮

  • @JohnSmith-vk4jq
    @JohnSmith-vk4jq 4 роки тому

    Beautiful Truk Lagoon

  • @jasjok06
    @jasjok06 5 років тому

    Thanks for the video... damn make me feel homesick home sweet home

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  5 років тому +1

      Jasper Herry ahhhh - thanks for the comment buddy.
      Such a beautiful place - would love to return one day!

    • @jasjok06
      @jasjok06 5 років тому

      @@BlackMantaPhotography yup for sure!

    • @riafeunweiresin8354
      @riafeunweiresin8354 5 років тому

      Appek kene niwin aiwa posituk

  • @atinmetz9239
    @atinmetz9239 5 років тому

    Hi you guys very wellcome to see Micronesia.

  • @arunjoseph5316
    @arunjoseph5316 3 роки тому +1

    miss the nice blue ocean.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  3 роки тому +1

      Me and you both!! Looking forward to brighter days and warm, clear blue water!! 🙏🏼

  • @crazy691ify
    @crazy691ify 4 роки тому

    I luv this channel

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому

      crazy691ify awwwww!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thats such a lovely comment!!! Thank you!!!

    • @crazy691ify
      @crazy691ify 4 роки тому

      @@BlackMantaPhotography thanks for visiting chuuk!! Come again

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      @@crazy691ify we will DEFINITELY be back!!!

  • @BlueHorizonDiving
    @BlueHorizonDiving 4 роки тому

    Thank you for putting up. I was sent your channel from someone who dived with you guys when in Truk.
    We meant to be heading there in 2021 and was wondering if you would recommend liveaboard or resort. What company would you recommend.
    Love the video team from fellow British diver in Bermuda!

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      Blue Horizon Diving ah how lovely! I wonder who that person was? Was a great group we had actually!
      I’d highly recommend the Odyssey liveaboard. There are only a couple that operate in Truk, but the Odyssey are a class about the rest. Outstanding facilities, full TEC set up, even has a lift into the water which makes things so easy!
      High class food and snacks and a full inclusive international bar.
      I’d definitely go liveaboard over land based - again, there are a few resorts but they don’t cover all the dive sites/wrecks due to location and distance. It’s the Odyssey that features in this video.
      We had a few nights in the Blue Lagoon resorts either side of the liveaboard - rooms and food was quite basic, so if you want a great experience I’d only use them as a stop gap to acclimatise before heading out on the boat.
      Hope life is treating you well in Bermuda...!?

    • @BlueHorizonDiving
      @BlueHorizonDiving 4 роки тому +1

      @@BlackMantaPhotography It was a UA-cam channel called The Squid. They were uploading their Truk Lagoon footage other day. Was very helpful. They were only staying and diving from Blue Lagoon Resort but remember all of you and recommend you all for liveaboard advise lol.
      Perfect and your video was so informative and the diver lift is a massive plus. The boat looked great setup overall and perfect for group of divers. Our group heading out is half tec and the other half are rec. Does the boat cater to both on same trip?
      Can't complain being in Bermuda. It was work that brought me over here from rainy Glasgow almost 4 years ago now lol.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому

      @@BlueHorizonDiving ah fantastic - networking at it's best!!
      Yes - the Odyssey caters to all groups. Full gas set including TriMix and CCR. Highly rate these guys for setup and service.
      Wow - Bermuda vs Glasgow! I bet you really miss home!? Haha

    • @BlueHorizonDiving
      @BlueHorizonDiving 4 роки тому

      @@BlackMantaPhotography Hahah family yes but great to escape the madness at times.
      Where are you based in UK.
      Will defo check out Odyssey and most likely go with them. Thank you again for being so helpful. Really appreciate it.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому

      Blue Horizon Diving really, it’s no trouble at all. Keep me posted on the trip. Would love to hear what you think of Truk!
      We’re based in Orpington in north Kent, but just sold the house and moving down to the coast in East Sussex. Very much looking forward to next summer now!!

  • @jaylove9834
    @jaylove9834 5 років тому

    Wow so beautiful ocean so nice place

  • @KG19788
    @KG19788 4 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @deeniinniindee6001
    @deeniinniindee6001 5 років тому

    Love ur show

  • @chuukeseslayer007suda6
    @chuukeseslayer007suda6 4 роки тому

    Nice

  • @MrOldguy76
    @MrOldguy76 4 роки тому +1

    My family is from Chuuk and live there
    I’ve never met them
    I’ve never been there

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      OLD MAN you must go!! Stunning place!!

    • @MrOldguy76
      @MrOldguy76 4 роки тому +1

      I’ve always wanted to
      My dad, step mother, brothers, and sisters are there

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      OLD MAN then even more reason to go and visit!

    • @MrOldguy76
      @MrOldguy76 4 роки тому +1

      I was raised in Alabama but my brothers and sisters were raised in the islands.
      I’ve always told everyone I am an undercover Mexican since no one knows where the islands are even if I tell them.

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому

      OLD MAN Hahahaha - hilarious!
      The only people I know who have heard of Chuuk/Truk are scuba divers!

  • @MrOldguy76
    @MrOldguy76 4 роки тому

    Have you ever met any of the Petewon family?

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      Nope never - not that I can recall. I would love to return though!

    • @MrOldguy76
      @MrOldguy76 4 роки тому +1

      Where do you travel from if you don’t mind me asking?
      From Atlanta, Georgia airport, lay over included
      I’m told it’s 27 hours to the islands

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому

      OLD MAN we’re based in the UK. So for us the flight was London-South Korea-Guam-Chuuk.
      38 hours total!
      Worth every minute though!

  • @jaymesmith632
    @jaymesmith632 4 роки тому

    Can you do a vlog at onari?

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому

      Jayme Smith if we ever return to Chuuk we’ll certainly give it a try for sure! 😊

  • @MrOldguy76
    @MrOldguy76 4 роки тому

    You plan on going back one day?

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому +1

      OLD MAN definitely..! Too beautiful to only go once!

    • @MrOldguy76
      @MrOldguy76 4 роки тому

      Well
      If I ever get to make it over there
      I will definitely post videos on UA-cam
      But right now, my 4 month old daughter gets all of daddy’s attention....😍

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  4 роки тому

      OLD MAN hands full!! Well enjoy New Year when you guys get to it!! 🙌🏼🤩

  • @lorettsaimon2648
    @lorettsaimon2648 4 роки тому

    😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @deeniinniindee6001
    @deeniinniindee6001 5 років тому

    Yo wats u eat fo lunch ???

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  5 років тому

      Teslyn Henry cheese and pickle sandwich. Mind you it was finest cheddar, with a tangy plum pickle.. 😂

    • @deeniinniindee6001
      @deeniinniindee6001 5 років тому

      Ya it was dat gud was thinking u had lobsters...???

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  5 років тому

      Teslyn Henry no, we don’t eat things from the sea...

    • @deeniinniindee6001
      @deeniinniindee6001 5 років тому

      @@BlackMantaPhotography ok wow love dis doc. Ma subscribe

    • @BlackMantaPhotography
      @BlackMantaPhotography  5 років тому

      Teslyn Henry please feel welcome to.
      We have lots of content to come which should be of interest to lots of people 👍🏻

  • @user-fd4ww5kw3m
    @user-fd4ww5kw3m 8 місяців тому +1

    Home sweet Home