For a first time diver, all I can say is “wow.” It was a great experience, and Brie was a fantastic instructor. I had some issues first with breathing naturally through the regulator and then with equalizing on the descent, but she was patient the entire time. Koloa Landing dive site is not the best in terms of visibility and variety of sea life, but it was more than adequate for a first timer like myself. We did get to see lots of fish, eels, and sea turtles! I experienced what I believe to be barotrauma following the dive (popping ears, mild sinus pressure, and lots of mucus and nose stuff with a bit of blood), but as of now, these seem to be subsiding with a nasal spray, lots of hydration, and a solid sleep overnight. My physical response is my own and not reflective of the dive itself, but it’s something to be aware of if you’ve never dived before.