Why I Choose
Connie LoRe

(Continues) Connie knows the Yucatan, its dive sites, dive operators and people better than I do (which is saying a lot, in so far as I a lot more about Mexican cave diving than most folks who live in the USA). She knows how to put out all the behind-the-scenes fires that would otherwise interfere with a smooth-running trip (remember, this is Mexico we’re talking about — nothing ever goes exactly as planned).

Most importantly, when Connie is leading a trip, the well being of her divers becomes the sole focus of her existence. She spends every waking minute making certain her people have the best time possible, no matter how much personal effort and sacrifice it takes.

You’d assume this is something any group leader would do -- but you’d be wrong. Over the years, I’ve seen far too many dive instructors put together group trips for the sole purpose of providing themselves with a free dive vacation — and to Hell with the poor slobs that are footing the bill. I’ve seen group members stranded on dry land while their group leader indulges himself in “special” dives he feels are beyond their ability.

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