Last day in Phi Phi... Headed for Phuket!

I've lost track of the day and therefore can only tell you that it is about noon here on the islands and we are sitting in a small bar/restaurant watching the rain and wind come down hard. Everyone is sitting underneath the shops and bars watching and waiting for the storm to pass. Our boat leaves at 230 for Phuket where we will stay for a few days and then head to the east side of Thailand.

Dusty and I spent the last 3 days diving and depleting ourselves of all our energy. He obtained his "Advanced Open Water" and I obtained my "Open Water" license. I spent a total of about 20 hours doing the theory (bookwork), the pool work, and the actual skill work in the ocean. It was quite daunting at first, as I was not the biggest fan of the ocean going into the training. But with lots of encouragement and a fabulous dive master from Zimbabwe "Benji", I successfully earned by certification after 3 long days. It's such a unique experience breathing underwater for such a long period of time (each dive we are underwater for approx 60 mins). There is a whole world that exists in the ocean and it was incredible to see the fish, sharks, jellyfish, coral, and plant life that flourishes at such great depths. Below I have included a short video of our afternoon spent on Maya Bay, the exact beach that the movie "The Beach" was filmed. I have also included a photograph Dustin took of my horrible mosquito-infested foot. The "mozzies" here are HORRIBLE! If it weren't for the healing Tiger Balm, I would be miserable all day everyday. The balm hepls with the itching but they are still a pain to deal with. Plus they make my legs and arms look horrendous. I suppose this is the price you pay for this wonderful life.

I am looking forward to seeing and wandering around Phuket for a few days. This trip has most definitely been life changing and we are only 2 weeks in.

Cheers mate! A