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So Nic and I arrived in Thailand after several flights, buses and boats. The bus from Semporna to Sandakan was indeed the karaoke bus - but with a twist. I have no idea what happened but part way through the journey the stench that started coming through the air con had all the women on the bus covering their noses in disgust. Then the bus driver pulled over, ran down the bus to the toilet hammering on the door and dragged out this little boy who looked mortified. Then women literally ran off the bus to the side of the road to be sick repeatedly!!!! Nic and I just couldn't stop laughing, I've never seen anything like it. After what seemed like ages we started moving again while another guy kept on cleaning on the toilet. After a few immigration stops we finally got to see the orangutans later that day. Very cute, even for a second time. Got some movie clips this time too - good idea Charlie. So these will be on facebook soon.
So Thailand.....after arriving on a gloomy day with a thunderstorm to follow shortly after (to be fair season doesn't start until November) I am really enjoying myself!!! Poor Nic has been dragged from one place where men stare at every part of you in curiosity to another where we spend half the day wondering if we can brave the sun lounger for more than an hour or not. Lots of time spent in the pool.... We have been diving though which was very cool, saw huge leopard sharks and turtles and loads of other cool stuff too.
So on this tropical island I have caught up with (the "dashingly handsome") Gene whom I met and dived with in Borneo and have decided to stay a while and do my divemaster course. Of course when I say a while I actually mean a few months, at least. Hmmm well seeings as I have also dropped a few hints that should I pass the course I would like to stay and do some work I would say maybe the whole season. We'll see. Tomorrow we move into this very cool bungalow by the beach and I am off to Krabi for the day to kit it out with TV, DVD and loads of funky little trinkets (he doesn't know about the trinkets yet). Oh yeah and I'm allowed a kitten!!! Met this really nice couple here who have a history of saving little kittens and I've convinced Gene it would be a nice addition to the bungalow. They say fools rush in but hey when was I ever, ever sensible and we have been having lots of fun and get on very well together so it's all good.
That's about all my news for now, but will inevitably have more for you all once I get started on my course and setting up home.
Mum, no freaking out.....I'll call you tonight to explain all!!!! :-)
Got myself a mobile number here so give me a call whenever you fancy (remember the 6 hour time diff though) - would be wicked to hear from you all soon. Keep the emails coming and I promise to put more pictures up soon. Wish me luck on my courses which start day after tomorrow. Mob no = +66 08 3393 2325.
Take care everyone xxx
p.s Happy Birthday Carla!!
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