Saturday, January 19, 2008

Similan overnight trip - January 11, 2008

Similan Island Diving Safari with the Netnawee - January 2008






It has been a while, so here is an update on the last few trips aboard the netnawee. This one had 10 guests on it and everybody had a fantastic time. Helene, Paul and Laz all became open water divers while Mischa, Jennie and Sofie got their Advanced open water certificate.












Boat master Klaus was of course on the boat and was joined by Kristian, our Swedish instructor, who was teaching the Open water course. He had at times some difficulty getting Helene and Paul to pay attention!











Also joining was divemaster Becky, who has just joined the Wicked family. She got off to an excellent start and showed the fun divers all there was to see beneath the surface.







The new schedule on the trip allows for more time to go and explore the islands, where you can snorkel, relax on the beach or go on a nature trail to the other side of the island and spot wildlife in the jungle on your way!





Species that you can find whilst on the island includes a number of different hermit crabs and ghost crabs which you will usually find close to the beach running into holes they have made for safety. Flying foxes also inhabit the island along with a variety of different reptiles from small lizards to a few large monitors. luckily none of the islands inhabitants pose any threat to visitors. For the more adventurous there is another trail leading up to the islands view point, where you get a fantastic view of the Similan Islands. Getting there involves climbing up a steep mountain trail. Not for the faint hearted...



The whole team and crew!!!
Thanks to everyone who joined us and made this an incredible trip


-Becky!















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