Not much in the way to update.
Jenny has been back to back working courses since we have returned from Samui. Hopefully tomorrow she gets a day of rest.
I have been working on a huge Mr Men project back in the UK... 104 Episodes to get through!
However, yesterday afternoon, I took the camera out to record the beginning of what is possibly another Coral Bleaching event.
Since the weather has been so hot for so long, the water temperature has increased and the coral reef is starting to suffer. With flat seas and not a cloud in the sky, the only hope is that the weather cools down and cloud cover appears.... If not, then we shall see a repeat of the bleaching of 2010.
Its early days, but filming the lead up will be useful if we actually get a full on event. This is always the hottest time of year, and I do expect the temperature to decrease a few degrees in the next couple of weeks (fingers crossed).
I'll make a short video of the eco work we were doing yesterday and post it as soon as I can.
In the meantime... some bad news...
I HAVE RUN OUT OF KP PEANUTS, VEGGIE BACON, HALLOUMI CHEESE, VEGGIE SAUSAGES..
What am I to do?
Love to all..
xx
SD
Monday, 28 April 2014
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
23rd April 2014 - Samui Break Catchup
As always, we are busy little bees... and a couple of days after the Tickells left, we headed to Samui for a 3 day break to celebrate Tina's birthday.
Catching the ferry in the morning, we headed to Cocooning Hotel, a small boutique place run by a friend of ours called Dave.
Being a classic Essex boy, he welcomed us with open arms, and lots of swear words.
That night was Walking Street night, where the main road turns into 1 big market full of goodies, so we sat outside Daves bar and watched people go by while playing cards, and me doing a few card tricks on the guys.
Catching the ferry in the morning, we headed to Cocooning Hotel, a small boutique place run by a friend of ours called Dave.
Being a classic Essex boy, he welcomed us with open arms, and lots of swear words.
That night was Walking Street night, where the main road turns into 1 big market full of goodies, so we sat outside Daves bar and watched people go by while playing cards, and me doing a few card tricks on the guys.
After drinking quite a bit of Strawberry flavoured Tequila... I could keep my eyes open no longer and headed to bed.
The next morning, we chilled by the pool for a bit, and then Carsten and I went to the pub to watch F1 qualifying... then it was over to Chaweng district for some wine and cheeses at a restaurant called Wine Connection... being on Koh Tao, we don't have much selection of wine or cheese... so we may have over ordered!
Next stop was back to the pub, where many games of cards were playing, and Jen and I retired about midnight.
The following day was filled with pool lounging, F1 racing, and then it was cinema time. We went to see Noah, which we all left quite dissappointed with... not recommended. In fact I was more interested in our taxi ride home which had its own laser light show!!
Thats was it... our Samui journey completed... The following day we heading back to Koh Tao and straight back into dive courses!!
xx
SD
Saturday, 19 April 2014
Thursday, 17 April 2014
15th April 2014
A very quite day for Simon and I. It felt odd not getting a text or going out to meet the family.
I think most of the day was spent on the sofa just watching various TV shows and then in the evening, we ventured down to Crystal to watch the Open Water movies from today and then Si put on the Moto GP which he had downloaded that morning.
After the Moto GP we popped into Cafe Del Sol for a quick drink and ordered takeaway as we'd not eaten.
I think most of the day was spent on the sofa just watching various TV shows and then in the evening, we ventured down to Crystal to watch the Open Water movies from today and then Si put on the Moto GP which he had downloaded that morning.
After the Moto GP we popped into Cafe Del Sol for a quick drink and ordered takeaway as we'd not eaten.
13th April 2014
Today is Thai New year and everyone gets wet!! I think it's just an excuse for a massive water fight myself. Fortunately here on Koh Tao it only lasts for one day where as other places it could last several days
This morning Chris, Fiona and the girls arrived down at Crystal around 10.30. It was pretty quiet to start with. Entree's from the Wild Challenge (obstacle course in the jungle which is run every month) were coming in to complete the last obstacles on the beach which consisted of an electric fence crawl through, a cargo net that they had to clamber underneath and then a wall they had to run and climb over and then into the sea. The Wild Challenge only started this year, so it's slowly picking up momentum and this month I think there were around 30 entree's
Watching people as they came in red faced and panting was great. They all got a good spray with water pistols, Iona took delight in this and was a very good shot which increased the entertainment as people scrambled through the electric fence obstacle.
Pictures to come
That evening as most restaurants were closing early we decided to dine at Haad Tien with the family. I can't believe where the time has gone. Two weeks has shot by.
Saying goodbye the next morning at the Seatran pier was emotional but it's brilliant that Chris, Fiona and the girls would come back to see us again ;-D
This morning Chris, Fiona and the girls arrived down at Crystal around 10.30. It was pretty quiet to start with. Entree's from the Wild Challenge (obstacle course in the jungle which is run every month) were coming in to complete the last obstacles on the beach which consisted of an electric fence crawl through, a cargo net that they had to clamber underneath and then a wall they had to run and climb over and then into the sea. The Wild Challenge only started this year, so it's slowly picking up momentum and this month I think there were around 30 entree's
Watching people as they came in red faced and panting was great. They all got a good spray with water pistols, Iona took delight in this and was a very good shot which increased the entertainment as people scrambled through the electric fence obstacle.
Pictures to come
That evening as most restaurants were closing early we decided to dine at Haad Tien with the family. I can't believe where the time has gone. Two weeks has shot by.
Saying goodbye the next morning at the Seatran pier was emotional but it's brilliant that Chris, Fiona and the girls would come back to see us again ;-D
Monday, 14 April 2014
12th April 2014
Snorkeling trip today!!! We hired the Crystal fishing boat to go out diving/snorkeling around the island. This time our route took us to 'Tanote Bay' which was Chloes choice as she'd not snorkeled around it the other day. While we all went off snorkeling, Simon set up all our dive equipment and then when got back was practicing his free diving. He managed to get down to over 11mtrs ..I was impressed. Free diving is something I don't really find appealing to be honest as I'm not that good at holding my breath. On our way to our 2nd location, Aow Leuk, we had lunch. I'd bought some tuna & egg rolls and Fi had bought some tasty water melon and banana's.
Iona and I went for a little dive. She used my alternate air source. She did brilliantly. We went down to around meter and we saw multiple fish, starfish and sea cucumbers . The only time we came up was when Iona signaled to say she had a sore mouth from my mouthpiece as it was too large. Once back at the boat, both Chloe and Iona went for a little surface bubble with me in the middle using my snorkel and we ventured all the way into shore and back again.
While this was all happening, Simon and Chris went for a dive and Fiona followed myself and the girls around.
Our last stop was Three Rocks. Simon, Chirs and I all went for a dive while the girls and snorkeled and jumped in from the boat. We planned it so we'd be out of the water by sunset ..but due to heavy cloud cover, there wasnt much of a sunset.
Going out on the boat for the day was just lovely. It's really relaxing and picking when & where you want to go is just bliss.
Back at Crystal, salty and damp, we sat and had a few beers and then headed to 'Pranee's' for food. Being out on the boat for most of the day is pretty exhausting, I don't know how the girls kept awake.
Iona and I went for a little dive. She used my alternate air source. She did brilliantly. We went down to around meter and we saw multiple fish, starfish and sea cucumbers . The only time we came up was when Iona signaled to say she had a sore mouth from my mouthpiece as it was too large. Once back at the boat, both Chloe and Iona went for a little surface bubble with me in the middle using my snorkel and we ventured all the way into shore and back again.
While this was all happening, Simon and Chris went for a dive and Fiona followed myself and the girls around.
Our last stop was Three Rocks. Simon, Chirs and I all went for a dive while the girls and snorkeled and jumped in from the boat. We planned it so we'd be out of the water by sunset ..but due to heavy cloud cover, there wasnt much of a sunset.
Going out on the boat for the day was just lovely. It's really relaxing and picking when & where you want to go is just bliss.
Back at Crystal, salty and damp, we sat and had a few beers and then headed to 'Pranee's' for food. Being out on the boat for most of the day is pretty exhausting, I don't know how the girls kept awake.
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