Porquerolles

So we tried scuba-diving at Porquerolles, famous French island outside Hyeres. We drove to the ferry early on Wednesday 4th, checked in the hotel and contacted the diving center Porquerolles Plongee. There was substantial wind, and we were told that diving on the same day would only be possible at a very protected site on the east shore called "la piscine" = "the swimming pool". Nonetheless, we decided to join. The boat was a small steel construct that only had a small cabin for the pilot. Waves were considerable, and I was lucky to have taken enough sea-sickness pills to keep my food down on the way to the site. Diving proved excellent. Visibility was about 15 meters, and the water in "la piscine" was flat as a mirror.
There were large fields of sea-grass and huge rocks which were covered in gorgonias. Most of the time, we stayed at around 13 meters, and only occasionally dropped to 20, when there was a particularly inviting hole or cave. The center had provided 15 liter tanks, and we stayed in the water for a full hour. My setup, using Ulf's suit, my old Oceanic BCD, and Sherwood regulators was most excellent. 8 kilos of lead were just right.
On the way home, waves were significantly higher, not leaving much of a prospect for the next day. We had booked two dives at Port-Cros, an uninhabited island nearby. However, the wind picked up even further overnight, not permitting any diving on our second day. We hence rented some bikes and drive around the island. Very pretty. Only, due to the wind, many paths were closed for tourists, as the risk of forest fires was too high.
Seems we have to come back.