We had such a wonderful time, last night. I am sure Richard told you this on the previous blog but I have to say my bit.
Joanne from the resort invited us to her home for dinner. Joanne is very sweet and very shy so it was a big thing for her to invite us to her home.
She lives about 5-10 minutes from the dive centre, along the beach, through the basketball court and past many of the other staff’s houses. Joanne and her husband, David, live with her Aunt Sonja and other cousins, in a house right on the beach.
When we got there we saw how much work she had done. In fact, they all had done. Richard has put the pictures up.
It was so nice to just chat and laugh. So nice to see Joanne come out of her shell. Such a kind heart and we were very touched by her welcoming us into her home.
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Thought I would post a picture of our door.
“Not in Frogfish room?” I hear you say. Not this time. Ghostpipefish room is also good although we have to climb another five steps, so that it a real downer!
This is our view today. Looks like a perfect day to go diving.
Oh yes, diving… Missed the fact that my first dive yesterday, Bethlehem, was dive 1600. Oh well, will celebrate 1700 whenever that arrives…
A couple of lovely dives this morning.
First dive was Koala (no idea how it got its name). Coral at the top and sand and rubble at about 20 metres. One of my favourite animals are Christmas tree worms. We saw a variety of colours but I particular liked this blue one.
Quite a noisy surface interval! Got a father and son on board for the day so we were chatting with them. Darral and Dianne were both on form. Obviously coffee, Oreos and sweeties to keep us going.
Second dive was El Pinoy, to see the pygmy seahorses. Lovely dive, lots of viz and no current at all.
Dinner was the usual for me and vegetable noodles for Richard followed by picture work and a nap. I did one, Richard did the other, I shall leave it with you to guess who did what… 🤔🤔
This afternoon is hot, hot, hot!
Michelle and Timothy have been joined by another lady, Dawn, also from America, for their 3/4 week Philippines tour. Dawn has been suffering from sinus problems but has been able to dive. After the second dive today, we wasn’t feeling so well. Numbness in both forearms and her lower back. She has had some O2 and it looks like they are going to get her checked out at the chamber.
Third dive was Vivyre, a short way north of the resort, a sandy slope with a area where there is many sea pens. We saw a seahorse attached to a sea pen and lots of tiny crabs (2-3mm) in most of the sea pens. I would say if if you can’t spot your buddy find the nearest lady dressed as a whaleshark and follow her! That’s what I did.
Lovely dive.
As it was only us with Nanni this afternoon we stayed on the boat. Had coffee and Oreos! 🥰🥰
We traveled to the other side of the peninsula to Saim Sim dive site, another sandy slope. Shortly after getting in we saw two mimic octopus and a wonderpus. I spotted a very tiny coconut octopus. The white shells it is using to hide were about the size of my thumb nail.
Even smaller than the octopus was the tiny tiny tiny orange Frogfish that Nanni spotted, came and got us, returned and found it again.
Amazing skill!
We got an update on Dawn. It looks like she will been going in the chamber tonight. More updates to follow.
Dinner was lumpia, sisig and vegetable noodles. Unfortunately, the sisig was to Richard’s liking which meant that I couldn’t eat it. Bother!
After dinner, more picture work and napping. Again, you can decide for yourself who did what…