hi gadavis2, i haven`t been to athens yet.. i really want to go there.. i did my certification at clear springs, its pretty kewl but not too clear, i heard athens is alot clearer.. i just found the blue lagoon in huntsville, the pictures look great, i definatly want to go dive there.. i am off on thursday`s and friday`s.. so anytime, either of those days i would love to dive..i am about 1hr from athens, terrell and about 2 1/2 hrs from huntsville.. all day trips for me.. i am off on sunday may 6th, and when i was at scuba toys yesgterday i saw they are having a big cinco de miyo party, lots of divers.. so, i am soooooooooo there.. i haven`t gotten to dive since mexico in september, i am really excited to get back in the water.. you are more than welcome to go, i really need a dive partner..