Finished my course yesterday with two dives at 18 meters. What a rush it is being down there....it really blows you away. I never thought it could be as relaxing as was under water. We were swimming through schools of small fish, seeing incredible colors in both the fish and the coral as we passed. Unbelievable! There was a chance that we could see some whale sharks at one of the dive sites as they had been spotted just earlier in the week, but no luck.
It's inevitable that, if I do make it to Bali in the next month (which I'm planning), I will certainly take the time to get in the water there. Oh, just another hobby that has put its paws around my neck...
Either today or tomorrow, I'll be heading south and making my way to the neighboring country of Malaysia. It should be about a 24-hour trip (boat+bus+bus) to Kuala Lumpur, the capital. Can't wait for that nice, little trip!!
Morning of the final dive
Getting all geared up before the big dive
Dives complete!
My diving resort on Koh Tao
And last but not least, I would be holding out if I didn't share this next little bit with you all. Let's just say this: I've gotten a couple hints that it's my time to leave the Thai islands...first getting robbed in Koh Phangan, now getting punched in Koh Tao? Oh the memories I'll have from this trip. I guess we'll learn that local Thai men don't carry the appreciation for "sarcasm" quite like we do in the States. Sooo, as a result, I earned my second black eye ever (my nephew Matthew gave me my first when he was 8). Well, that'll teach me! It's okay, Mom, I'm fine. Your little boy can take a good smackin'. Even the boys from Wales I was with were impressed with my compusure.
As always, however, I'll maintain my stance as a lover and never a fighter...
So, from Thailand, possibly the last post from within the borders of this country, I'm signing off. Happy trails from Rocky Balboa!
4 comments:
HEY COLE---NICE SHINER!!! YOU LOOK LIKE A REAL TOUGH GUY!! WELL YOU ARE!!! HAVE A GREAT TIME AND SEE YA TURKEY DAY---GOTTA HEAR ALL ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURE!!! LOVE GRAMMA NANCY
Oh Cole. Wow. What to say. Well at least you can really rock that black eye! :) Can't wait to hear the whole story when you return. ISU homecoming is this weekend and we're heading down for it. Unfortunately for us you'll still be gone. I'll cheer on the clones for you tho. They'll need it!
Nice one. I can only imagine what you said to that guy to make him punch you. ;) That's hot. haha!
I would like to know what exact comment you said to tick that girl off!! Nice shiner!!
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