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	Podcast:		Loco Gringo Mexico
	Episode:		016: Steve Gerrard - Cenotes of the Riviera Maya 2016
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:39:08
	Publish Date:		2016-06-21 09:40:24
	Description:		Today we welcome a long time friend and fellow cave diver, Steve Gerrard. Steve was the first ever full-time cave diving instructor. He has been cave diving for over 30 years, has been the President of the National Association of Cave Diving (NACD) since 1979, has been featured in magazine articles and television programs and is the author of five books. The New Frontier Steve started out cave diving in the deep caverns of Florida and eventually moved to the Riviera Maya where he could enjoy the underwater beauty of the area. The very first filming of cave diving in the world started at Little Dismal Sink in Tallahassee, Florida and finished in the basement of The Room of Tears in the Riviera Maya. It was filmed by Steve and his friend Parker. Steve is also partially responsible for my moving to the Riviera Maya. He met Gary cave diving and the two have been friends since the 1980’s. Back in the early 1990’s Steve called the Riviera Maya the new frontier. He is quick to point out that today it is a whole new world. Tiny fishing villages have turned into major tourists destinations and it’s impossible to count the number of dive shops in the area now. As Steve shares the story of how he ended up as a cave diving instructor in one of the most popular cave diving destinations in the world, he recalls his early days with great respect. He remembers when Highway #307 was only a jungle road with no shoulder and when Tulum was only 4 blocks long. Steve has seen the cenotes and the Riviera Maya’s amazing underwater landscapes in their purest days. What Can People Expect to Learn About in His Latest Books? Steve says his new books Cenotes of the Riviera Maya 2016 and If You Don’t Go You Won’t Know, which is due out later this year, is for all people who want to visit the cenotes, not just cave divers. He writes about the history of the area and the history of the Mayan land owners. Steve created these books because people should be aware of the natural resources which are deteriorating and to educate visitors on how to appreciate the area responsibly. Steve’s List of Beautiful Cenotes Dos Ojos Gran Cenote Chac Mool Xtaby Steve stresses the importance of preserving these naturally beautiful places. Use these Resources to Continue Your Journey: Loco Gringo askkay@locogringo.com Cenotes of the Riviera Maya 2016 All of Steve Gerrard’s Books Steve on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Amazon
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