Pictures, finally! (:
I still think scuba diving was such a blast. And I still miss Tioman.
Anyhow.
These pictures are but a glimpse of what we did there because there’s nothing quite like experiencing things for yourself.
In addition to photos from my camera, other photos courtesy of Uncle Francis, Raja, and Edison.
Where we went: Salang, Tioman, Malaysia
How we got there: via van to Mersing, ferry to Salang. And back.
Where we stayed: in a bungalow on stilts (kampung island)
Things we did: Eat. Sleep. Dive. And study – everyday. And snorkel, once.
What we ate: BBQ fish, squid. Lamb chop, steak, roti prata, banana pancakes, curry puff, Malay kueh, omelette, Ramly burgers, ice cream
What we saw: tons of sea cucumbers and sea urchins. Sea anemone, clown fish, trigger fish, puffer fish, corals, a turtle and an eel, parrot fish, blue-spotted stingray, school of barracuda
Friends we made: Nita, Melvin, Raja, Sarah, Warren (Nita and Melvin aren’t in the above photo, though.)
What we played: Snap and Happy Family (old school games, for the win!)
What I got: battle scars, a bracelet, sea shells, a tan (: And a cold on the second last day, boo.
What we talked about: inside jokes, silly puns (Shell I sea you tomorrow? HAHA.)
What I’m thankful for: good weather, good company, safety, being healthy enough to go diving
What I loved: Sun, sea, and sand (: boat rides, hanging out, relaxing, blue skies, clear waters, watching the sun set, stargazing, falling asleep and waking up to the sound of waves crashing against the rocks everyday
What I miss: pretty much everything (with the exception of the what I don’t miss list, see below)
What I don’t miss: blocked noses/ears, sand flies, and the taste of salt water in my mouth
Scuba diving was: a blast, an amazing, unrivaled experience, which completely rocked my socks.
I would: go diving again in a heartbeat.
So many stories to tell. Good times, good memories. Definitely.
❤
amelia writes. 