31/08/2026
Dean Birkeland, my underwater photography student, took this photo of me today while we were diving at Yucab Reef in Cozumel.
Thank you, Dean! 🙏
Diving on my birthday was my gift to myself. And your photograph was a wonderful gift to me, because I have very few photos where I’m actually in the frame. Usually, I’m on the other side of the camera. 😄📷
Today was a wonderful day.
Thank you to everyone who wrote to me, called me, and wished me a happy 60th birthday. You truly made my day — and not just my day.
At 60, I know exactly why I’m still here.
I will keep sharing with you the beauty, wonder, and joy of our planet’s underwater world for as long as I can. 🌊🐠🪸
Peace and love to everyone! ❤️
And once again — thank you, Dean, for this photo and this memory.
📷 Photo by Dean Birkeland
📍 Yucab Reef, Cozumel, Mexico