Laid back life on Koh Tao
Posted by Sarah O'Neill , Saturday, 25 September 2010 02:52
Well the last couple of days I have enjoyed a lie in, while Ben has had to be up and ready at 7am for his advanced course. On Friday he went on two dives in the morning, while I lazed around and read my book on the beach. Then we hung out for lunch and the afternoon, as he was going on a night dive!
Off he went at sunset, and I went to a cafe and read my book, while the film 300 was playing, hoping for a better film today! He got back and absolutely loved it! He was raving about it, and I am trying to get him to write some blog posts, so maybe he will about that? He finished his advanced course this morning (Sat) with another early start! So at lunchtime he was an advanced open water diver! He signed up to go on a special dive they are doing at the dive centre, to a really cool dive site a bit further out that people don't normally night dive at, which is today, so he went again at 4pm, for an afternoon dive, dinner on the boat, and then a night dive! It should be amazing, and I am hoping that he will blog about that for you! I on the other hand, have caught up on some blog writing, and started a new book! What a life!
Koh Tao is a beautiful place, and we have stayed here far longer than we expected, and probably will stay even longer. The life style is very laid back, and we have got on really well with all the people at the dive school, which is where I am right now, sat at their computers blogging! I must admit, that I was a bit dismayed that we will be staying in our bungalow even longer than expected, but at the price, it makes total sense! This is because Gaz gas finally convinced me that I should do the advanced course as well, and after that Ben is going to do his Nitrox training, which will allow him to dive to 40 metres, he's definately got the bug!!!! So while we are doing courses, it is still just 4 pounds a night, which is great as we are spending so much money on scuba diving! I miss air con so much, I have to take a daily trip to the local 7/11 (local mini-mart chain all over Thailand), and peruse the shelves even when we don't need anything, just to experience the sensation of being cool! It's crazy hot, and you get no relief (except in 7/11!). I am still getting used to the backwards sensation of the shampoo being HOT when I put it in my hair, due to the sun, and the fact it is a cold shower, it's all the wrong way around!
So, I start my advanced course in the morning, a 7am start! I will do two dives in the morning, and then a night dive in the evening, which I am a little nervous about! However, very few skills to perfom, and I have tripple checked that none of them involve removing a mask!!! I finish on Monday, and then on Tuesday Ben starts his Nitrox course for two days! I never envisaged this when planning our trip! However, it is a LOT cheaper here to complete the scuba training, and it's for life, so thought we may as well!
We bought the DVD of our dive, of course we had to! So a BIG Thank You to Grandma, as we have used some of the money she gave us to buy it! We will be posting it home soon, so you can see it if you like!
Right now I am off for a shower, and then to suss out what film is on tonight while I wait for Ben to get back!
Sarah x
Another great read Sarah. You are certainly pulling out all the stops for everything that you both can do. SOOOO brave with your diving!
You must get Ben to blog sometime between his water experiences.
Big hugs!!! XXXX