So I thought I'd do a random post about scuba diving. While I was teaching English in Thailand, I also got my diving certification. One of the best things I've ever done! I ended up going on about 15 dives in Thailand and Malaysia. Each one was an amazing experience. I saw some beautiful reefs and a ton of sea creatures. Turned out that I actually swam with the deadliest shark in the world without knowing it! I saw a Bull Shark on my second or third dive and the the dive masters told me that they weren't aggressive - it wasn't until I tuned in to Shark Week that I found out Bull Sharks have attacked more people than any other type, and that Jaws is based on a Bull Shark story. Pretty crazy. Anyway, I'm totally addicted and can't wait to swim with some Great Whites or whales someday. I've attacked a link to a dive video we made from out trip to Sipadan Island in Malaysian Borneo. There are a few reef sharks at the end. This was one of Jacques Cousteau's favorite dive spots.
MGMT is playing over the video because the song was crazy popular while we were over there :-)
Dang, you're brave. I love the idea of scuba diving, but actually doing it is another story. How did you enjoy your time in Thailand? I am thinking about teaching overseas for a bit.. I have a friend in S. Korea and he's loving it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome-and I love MGMT too!
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