Paradise Zone Ko Tao

... was pretty much it, we hadn't arranged anything in terms of accomodation, but that didn't matter as there are people selling places to stay and dive, and then you get a free ride to their resort, choose a good one and got diving and accomodation as well. AC Resort was the accomodation and next door is a place called Phoenix divers. (highly recommend them). <br><br>That was it for today really hard day travelling.

... end of Sairee. It's easy to get to, but you might have to ask directions just to find the road to turn onto just past 7-eleven on the main road.<br><br>Accommodation:<br><br>This is another kind of sticking point on this island, not so unlike motor bike rental. This is not to say that getting a room on Koh Tao is a scam, but it can definitely qualify as a hassle. The result: lots of people get accommodation lumped with a diving course, then feel sort of put out, and leave the island after ...

... your swim, boo! This caused me some concern because I imagined us all in flight from the trigger fish or a shark and me lagging way behind because of my deficient flippers!<br><br>When we arrived to the dive site, a big rock jutting out of the water, we all plunged off the side of the high boat. I was last to jump off and of course it took me forever to catch up with Gabe and Heini, panting as I finally got to them. Then we began our descent. I was so happy that my ...

... wisdom not to put on any suntan lotion and got destroyed with sun burn blisters and pealing skin for about a week!! i had previosuly stated that u dont burn wat a mistake!!! The stops we ,ade were shark island, mango bay and nangyivan island. had an amazing tikka masala and listened to live music that night!!

... before she was comfortable with it. Once we were under, Waz had us each take the respirator out our mouths and blow bubbles out, put it back in, and clear the water out (by either blowing or pushing a button on the back of the respirator). Next, we learned how to clear our masks underwater without going up to the top if they get foggy or fill with water. Afterward, we went to the deep end of the pool and did a couple of somersaults and swam around for a few minutes before getting back ...

... all around us. Dive 2 was a little bit choppier and poor Pete lost his lunch! But he lived to tell the tale and I bought him some Thai sea-sickness pills as an anniversary present which solved the problem! We spent the evening with 3 American siblings Tony, Phil and Anna who were nice and good company, we enjoyed pizzas and then a drink or 2 at one the beach front bars where we watched the waves lapping in and the fire-dancers on the beach.<br>On day 4 we had another 2 ...

... who seems to have spent most of six months at one or another such party). <br>We felt that Nang Yuan island was just not run well enough and lacks the quality of provision that you would expect from the type of resort it thinks it is. Some basic requirements were missing to justify the high charges for food etc. For example, service was often poor, such as calling to you across the restaurant to come and get the tea that you had ordered instead of bringing it to your table. There ...

... necessary administrative bits, received my training booklet and then went home to do some reading before beginning the course the next day. <br><br>At 10 AM I showed up and Aidy showed me how to prepare the camera, then the housing and then how to put the two together. He then showed me on dry land different kinds of shots and then sent me out and about to practice them. Some 2 hours later I returned and he then showed me how to get my footage onto the computer (Scenalyzer) and how to cut ...

... and the guy promptly called from his phone. Nobody answered. I'm nearly hysterical. He says they probably went to bed, which I already know. I ask if he can try again. He does, still no answer. He says they have a room to sleep in if I can't get in. I thank him profusely, nearly crying, and head back to my guesthouse up the street. I bang on the doors. No answer. I decide to go up to my room and see if I can find a way to get in. Sure ...

... Samui or Koh Phangan, we could easily spend another week relaxing here! The food and drink is also a lot nicer and cheaper! This evening we went to a beautiful restaurant on the beach and had loads of yummy thai curries and noodles and beers - it cost about 5 pounds between us! After Koh Tao, our plans are to travel across-land to Krabi, from there we will make our way to Phi Phi... can't wait! Lots of Love x x x