Nemo33 – Dive another way

Michel Braunstein · Issue 40, Jan/Feb 2008 · pp. 43–44

Born and raised in Belgium, I had the opportunity to dive quite a bit in the country’s dark lakes and flooded quarries (Opprebais, Vodelée, Ekeren, Barrage de l’Eau d’Heure, and more). One of the features these sites all have in common is the freezing water! Actually, I would have never had imagined that it would be possible to dive in clear 33°C tropical water in the very heart of Belgium. Surprisingly enough, I had the opportunity to do so in a very special place, the deepest swimming pool in the world located in Brussels, Nemo33 (http://www.nemo33.com). I arrived at Nemo33’s on one of those typical Belgian rainy days. The organization was so meticulous that all the employees had “Smart” cars licensed NEM_022, NEM-033, NEM-O88, NEM-099. There was a small yellow submarine at the building’s entrance. After entering, you could see the restaurant with soft lights and large deep blue window…