Open Water Diver (Confront Water Dive)

Well well, I've tell you something about PADI dive course in my previous post so now let me show you one of the learning session during the course.

Confront Water Dive ( pool session)

A session where your instructor will teach the how to put and replace your scuba units, how to control you buoyancy underwater, how to use the scuba unit and etc. 

Before getting your session started, your instructor will need you to perform some basic swimming skills. Swim for 10 yards with no limited time and float youself on the water surface for 10 minutes.

Your instructor will brief you on what skills you're about to learn before he brings you down to the pool.

Here you'll learn how to get into the water. There're many ways to get into the water of course, but this is one of the way that I learned and its called A Big Stride.

Left hand on your weight buckle, right hand on mask and regulator. Breath in and take a big step to the water.

 Sammy: "opsss here I come. Splasshhhh"

How to breath with a snorkel on the water surface

Deflate or buoyancy control device (BCD) to sink. 

Important note: Never ever hold your breath underwater, breath normally like how you are on the surface to avoid lung over expand which will lead you to severe lung injuries or even death.

The instructor is teaching you how to control your buoyancy under the water.

Yay! I've met some of the skills requirements

 This is an OK? OK. sign. The way you communicate with others underwater

Learning how to disconnect your Low Pressure Hose under the water

And here you are. I've met all the underwater skills requirements! kekeke...

Manta Point, Aonang

Regardless whether you're a beginner or not, there is always something new to be learned and diving is what I've chose to learn.

For those who love diving should know PADI is the world leader in diving training, when you see this sign it'll always brings you an impression of good and safe diving standards. The PADI instructors live up to those standards to make sure the course and experience is the most safe, fun and unforgettable time you'll have in life!!  

How is it feel like when you're underwater. It feels like you're living in the water, another awesome world you're in with all sorts of fishies and creatures surrounding you like your buddies. To get a diving license is like how you get a driving license. You've to go through theories and practical and exams. The diving course fee is vary it can range from an affordable to an extreme price (this depends to which diving centre that you've confronted). You can choose to have your course locally or internationally its all up to your choice. To me, I'd prefer to have it internationally for some reason and Ao Nang, Krabi was the place I've chose.

Manta Point Dive Centre - the 5 star dive centre

The cheapest diving centre in town who offers you the complete PADI diver education.

Course Price List

Discover Scuba Diving                            3,000(Local) 3,000(Phi Phi)

Scuba Diver                                       10,500

Open Water Diver                                  12,500

Open Water Diver + Nitrox                           16,500

Advanced Open Water                               11,500

Advanced Open Water + Nitrox                        15,500

Emergency First Response (EFR)                        4,500

Rescue Diver                                       14,500

Rescue Diver + EFR                                 17,500

Dive Master (see go Pro options on website)               POA

Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)                           6,800 (2 dives)

All price are in Thai bath.

The course itself includes:

• A 1 1/2 day theory session, 1 day confront water practice (in pool), 2 days practical dives (in sea)
• One open water diver manual (with a diver's log book)
• Free equipment rental throughout the course
• Boats transfer to your dive spots
• An exam that you need to sit for to test your theory knowledge
• A certified diving license upon your completion of course

The course itself takes you about 3 1/2 days but you have an option to shorten your course duration by completing your theoretical part online through PADI e-learning course and pay less for your dive course later on. There of course you'll need to show your theory result to your dive centre is you've passed the exam. But please take note that e-learning course itself has it cost as well, which is about USD$120 (+/- MYR 360). When you calculate the fee at the end you'll actually noticed that separate course is way more expensive than you do it once in a go so why do I have to make myself paying more for the same thing, right? Well, as I said its all up to your choice whether which way you think its best to you then just go ahead, follow your heart and make your dream come true.

doing something silly to cover up my excitement.

Boy: "whopsss what is that sister wanna do? she needs a kiss?"

Yawnn~ sleepy while waiting for our turn =0

Tadaaa~ Look at this though its just a temporary one while waiting for my actual license but this is it!! this is what I earned!!

18th August 2011 is the most memorable moment of the year. This is the day that I've completed my course and I'm now officially a certified diver!! Yay!!

p/s : special thanks to the lady boss Madam Lana Attwood and the Manta Point dive team ( Geoff, Alex and Philip)

Best massage in town, Ao Nang

Tired of the day? Time to offer yourself a little bit of pampering.

Ao Nang has numerous of spa, beauty shops as well as massage parlours. The famous Thai full-body massage which lat you for an hour and only cost you for about 200-250 baht is all that you need for a relaxing moment. 

Ao Nang Sunset Massage 

your first class massage experience!

Apart of Thai Massage, they also offers a variety of different treatment.

Although you may feel that you've been pulling and pushing during the massage, you'll feel the rejuvenated at the end the session.

The Night, Ao Nang

If you're a person who wants to look for a mad night scene that allows you partying till the dawn then ao Nang is certainly not the best place for it.

Ao Nang has no shopping malls or even a supermarket but there is a lot of convenience and souvenir shops which lined along the beach front road.

You just need to pay for 100 baht to carry the monkey for a photo snap 

*ahermm what is he looking at huh?*

Treats time from his owner.

Kong Ming Lantern is also famous in the town. They come in 2 sizes,small one for 100baht while the big one for 200 baht. Just write your wishes on the lantern, lit it up and fly it up to the sky.  

Ao Nang, Krabi

Ao Nang is a the moment, arguably Thailand's best-all-around beach destination and also one of krabi's most vibrant tourist centre, the relaxed atmosphere the beauty of the beaches, the modern comforts of home and the friendliness that sets Thailand apart.This town itself is small; just a 20minutes away from Krabi's town by road.

we're on their aircond bus. Heading to Ao Nang.

Ao Nang Dahla Bungalows

The Bungalows is just 5 minutes walk from Ao Nang Beach. They were built in hardwood furnishing; boasting plenty of natural lights. Each cosy bungalow is equipped with  small cable TV with local channels provided, a safety box for you to keep your valuable things when you're out. There's also hot showers and toiletries provided in the bathrooms.

With its location close to the beach, guests are promised a day of non-stop outdoor activities. You can also choose to rent a bicycle or a motorcycle onsite and roam the area in eco friendly manner.

Ao Nang is busy but this friendly small little town feel; is developed and still retains its original beauty and charm. A 30 minutes stroll takes you from one end to the other. 

''overdose"

Cracking my head apart to analyse bit about this and that and still I think that you're just way too much. I think I spoiled you till the max which now I've turn you to be so granted for everything you wish you wanted to. *sigh~*

its monday

the crossroad for yesterday and tomorrow

wee~ i'm leaving 

leaving for my holiday ^^

The Long Waited Graduation

Graduation is only a concept.  In real life every day you graduate.  Graduation is a process that goes on  until the last day of your life.  If you can grasp that, you'll make a difference.

When you leave here, don't forget why you came.

Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues.
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Mummy~ thank you for everything!!

the elephant!!

thanks mr.bee for being here with me. ^^

my dear wazai~

one of my male junior.
hope to work with you in the future 

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Life is like a taxi.
The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you are getting somewhere or just standing still

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你在做什么？我在仰望天空。
30度的仰望是什么？
是我想念他的角度。
为什么要把头抬到30度？
为了不让我的眼泪掉下来……