Quick Update
We are in Bali and just got back to our hotel from 2 full days of diving. We got in very late on Friday night and were picked up at 7AM on Saturday by the dive company to take us to the North East coast of the island for our first dives in Tulamben. There we made our first dive at the wreck of the US Liberty which was beached by the Japanese in WWII and then sunk by lava flow from the island's volcano in 1963. We also did our first night dive there. I decided to rent a camera for the day so we have the first pictures of our dives for the blog.
*Nyepi celebrations started while these pictures where being uploaded and we were kicked out of the internet cafe. More to come when we get a faster connection.
After our dives yesterday we met a couple from Bangkok and a retired US Navy Captain from Florida who were going to be diving with us in Amed today. We had a great time diving with them and Kendall really likes having another girl to talk to. Al, the USN guy has done dives all over the world and has a great underwater camera that he used to take pictures there. I am sure they will be much better than mine so as soon as we have them I will post some of them too.
Tomorrow is new years here in Bali and there are some big celebrations in the streets tonight. It should be a big party. But, tomorrow is Nyepi day which is a day of silence and meditation. No activity is allowed and all tourists have to stay on their hotel grounds. I think we can sit by the pool and read and maybe recover from the party tonight. Since I can't do anything else but sleep and read tomorrow I might just stay up till 5AM to watch the horns play USC.
After Nyepi, we have three more dives on Tuesday (after which we will be Advanced Certified--eat that Sherrill, Stew and P) and then we are headed inland to the town of Ubud. We should have an internet connection again then and will have another post for you.
Tomorrow is new years here in Bali and there are some big celebrations in the streets tonight. It should be a big party. But, tomorrow is Nyepi day which is a day of silence and meditation. No activity is allowed and all tourists have to stay on their hotel grounds. I think we can sit by the pool and read and maybe recover from the party tonight. Since I can't do anything else but sleep and read tomorrow I might just stay up till 5AM to watch the horns play USC.
After Nyepi, we have three more dives on Tuesday (after which we will be Advanced Certified--eat that Sherrill, Stew and P) and then we are headed inland to the town of Ubud. We should have an internet connection again then and will have another post for you.
Only two and a half weeks to go....
5 comments:
Looks like you have become acomplished divers. I always wanted to, but never got beyond snorkelling. Keep up the good work 1
This trip was NOT a mistake. You have no idea how many people are living vicariously through your pix, videos & trip blog. And they say the best is yet to come. Sounds like you are meeting some interesting people along the way. Can't wait to read the book you will have to write-complete w/pix of course. Be Safe. Love, Aunt Debi
Uhh update will, your 5 years older than me. By the time I'm your age, baby and I will be at least scuba masters you spare. Plus it doesn't count when you charge half the fees to mom and dad.
So glad y'all are having such a good time! I literally read the blog every single day at my boring job... I'm jealous that y'all are getting to postpone the real world for a little while! See you soon,
Kate
Do some meditation for me while you have quiet time. SB2007 was a blowout and a half, by the way. I read THREE books...har har. But I did, even whilst cruising / socializing / pickling myself with booze.
Can't wait to see your pictures from India, and I look forward to both of you coming home. Cheers.
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