Keith completed his PADI Open Water course here and when I was planning the trip I decided it would be good to dive here too. Just to keep it in the family, I even went to the same dive shop, Island Divers. They were well organised, professional and friendly – I enjoyed my 2 dives with them. You leave early in the morning on the boat for the first dive site – Paylaya. After the first dive there is fruit, water, tea, coffee and lunch to keep the divers inner person satisfied then the boat moves to the second dive site – Palong.
As this was the first opportunity to dive after qualifying and that was over a month ago, I was anxious and a little nervous but the instructor, Val, put me at ease, gave me good advice and kept an eye on me during the dives. I was pleased with how well I managed and thoroughly enjoyed the dives. There was so much to see – lots of beautiful coral and so many varieties of fish. I have found pictures online of all the species that Val pointed out to us and identified. With thanks and acknowledgement to the owners of the photographs.
Thanks for posting during your trip I’m enjoying following your experience
Fantastic! Well done Elred…
Loving your travels.
So enjoying your blog , Elred!