A Relaxing Break on the Islands...

I am so proud of Richard - he has just completed his Dive Master and 7 Specialites, so before the IDC (Instructor Development Course) begins we decided to have two nights away on one of the Islands - Koh Yao.  On the way out we saw Fishing Trawlers (there are way too many of these working the waters here!)

Koh Yao Resort is a very small resort, French owned.  The Island has only about 2000 residents.  The people are very friendly.  We had the most relaxing time, swimming in the pool, reading, of course our favorite pass-time here - eating!  The food was beautiful, all the seafood came from the local fishermen. We hired a double kayak and paddled to a nearby island

We went for a swim out there, the water temperature was a bit cooler at 29C.  Richards diving has been mainly around 29C to 31C.  There was a lovely swing that other visitors had made...

Diving, Diving, Wedding Anniversary and...

Since the last post time has absolutely flown by - We had Martin and Julie come and stay with us.  We had our 13th Wedding Anniversary and of course Richard has been diving, diving, diving.  By the end of this week he will have completed 7 specialty dives (to instructor level) and Dive Master.  He has now over 60 dives since he started his course here!
Other than being Richards full time Chauffeur, and Hostess and Chauffeur for our guests, I have also taken up Ashtanga Yoga - I am absolutely loving it!  I have also just completed a 3 day Thai Massage course - and the answer is no - I am "not" available to massage.  Richard will be a lucky boy at some stage!

Here are some shots from Richards diving...