Ok..the second installment is here - Advanced Open Water Diving on Koh Tao tropical Island in the Gulf of Thailand. On the accompanying photo album I've included a map of the Island with Dive sites, a map of the Gulf of Thailand and pictures of the fish seen in this area which you can magnify on your computer. Firstly diving has taken it's toll on me physically - its so tiring and afternoon naps are required to get through the day! Plus there is more "...

Got the ferry from Koh Pha Ngan over to Koh Tao - people come to Koh Tao for one reason - to get certified by Padi for scuba diving. Koh Tao is known as the Turtle Island and it's alot smaller than Koh Samui. Arrival is via Mae Haad Bay on the west side - we decided to dive with Buddha View Diving School to the south - Chalok Baan Kao Beach - away from the main Sairee Beach. This was to get away from the more commercial Thailand. This Island is beautiful,...