Liking Ubud. Kind of like Hoi An in Viet Nam without the water. A good place to unwind. Spent half of the day at the Monkey Forest. Very entertaining to see how similar we all are. The monkeys seem to treat us all the same: 1. New tourist. Check their pockets for food. 2. Check their back packs for food. Steal their water. Drink their water. 3. Show 'em the pearly whites if they're unhelpful or too friendly. 4. Roll over and act cute 'til the next one come...

We've settled in well @ Mimpi Resort. The diving has been very relaxing and enjoyable. We kicked things off with an afternoon dive on the USAT Liberty. There were only 50 (or so) divers in the water so it felt kind of personal! We used our residual air for a shallow dive back to the resort. Diving Amed is new for most of us. Dives are from local outriggers and generally shallow reefs or man-made objects - pyramids in our case. Off to Ubud tomorrow. Things s...

Organised a short break for the gang. Paul & Ziggy, Allison & Rod, Anita & Glenn, Jade & Duane. And a bloke named Rob. Flew into Denpasar on Friday night and quietly tucked ourselves into bed at Bloo Lagoon in Padangbai by midnight. We were up in time for the 8:30am pick up in the lobby. Two relaxing dives to get started and a casual lunch at the local cafe. Some beverages and a swim before dinner at Joglo in Candidasa. A good start to the trip....

Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day is held on the last Monday in May to remember the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. Nowadays Memorial Day honors all Americans who have lost their lives in the line of duty in all wars. Sarah and I spent the long weekend with Leslie and Gr...

Westminster Abbey, St.Pauls Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Tower Bridge, Kensington Palace, The Monument, Tower of London, London Bridge, London Eye, London Zoo, London Underground. 8 days of 15 degree weather but I'm gunna see the lot! My flight takes off tomorrow. It's my first time in the U.K. but I have a local to show me around. May even look up the relo's. I'll post some news and photos soon. Cheers!