Nothing much to report today. Blue skies, blazing sunshine and clear waters to cool down in. I was really enjoying relaxing on the beach. It felt good to switch off and just lie on the sand and occasionally dip into my SAS survival book. We enjoyed a light lunch of corn-on-the-cob which we bought from a beach seller. He had a small cooking tray with charcoal in where he grilled the corn. It tasted lovely, especially with sea salt sprinkled all over it. Andy and J...

I woke to my alarm at 7.30am and tiptoed around our beach hut getting together what I needed for my day scuba diving. I had let myself off my morning exercise regime since I had an 8.30 start anyway for the day's course, and I figured I'd be exercising underwater. I roused Scott just as I was leaving,wanting to give him a goodbye kiss in case I met my end like Steve Irwin harpooned by a sting ray, or worse got the bends! I will admit to a certain amount of appreh...

I had a sketchy nights sleep last night - not sure why?. Started the day by watching another episode of Breaking Bad. I am on season 3. Unfortunately I didn't have the first two episodes on season 1, but I was able to pick up the story line. However season 3 doesn't make sense, I am obviously missing a few episodes from the start of season 3. I checked online later in the day and I am missing 7 episodes from the end of season 2! No wonder it didn't make sense. We...

I rose at 8.30am to a gorgeous view of sunshine and sea..... I enjoyed it while it lasted because by 10.30am, when Scott finally decided to get up, the heavens opened. The rest of the day was spent debating how far we could get between torrential downpours, having found ourselves stranded in the middle of town without a raincoat and the streets flooded with a good foot of water! But anyway - back to 8.30am when it was bright and I, smiling, took to the beach for...

It's actually quite difficult to switch off and relax when you're so used to be active and on the go. I was really enjoying reading my survival book. I keep boring Ju to death with facts about edible food that can be found in the wilds. I have reached the section on traps and snares. Not so sure I will be making spring loaded traps or dead weight traps - a bit dangerous! We made our way into town and waited for the ferry boat to Koh Tao. I found being in the pres...