24 hrs journey later; Koh Chang to Bangkok to Champong by bus then ferry to koh Tao, Iet Theresa and Ingrid on the way two lovely girls from Spain and Holland.

We eventually arrived on the diving Island. It was halowene and on the night out saw the greatest fire shows, as was the case in the rest of Asia. However here they took it to the next level...fireshow from in the sea...awesome! I tried my hand at fire twirling infront of an audience and thought I managed it rather well...I might not quite the day job though (oh wait a minute I dont have one of those).

We had some great food in the restaurants, however the street Pad Thai was absolutely amazing!

I did my rescue diver and first response first aid courses on Koh Tao. Met really amazing people. Did a few fun dives thereafter including a ship wreck and conquering some really monsoonal weather.

Finally my visa ran out and left on my last day...shame really as I probably would have stayed to do my dive master if time was not a factor.