Friday, December 11, 2009

Time to Catch Up - Day 13

Sorry everyone that it has been so long since an update on our status. Good news is that things are going well! I had class all this week with prep work for the instructor examination (IE) that takes place this weekend. Bre had tons of fun accompanying me to the resort and spending a few days on the beach in Kata.
We were able to have dinner a few times with our new Auzzie friends Tim and Jo. These two world travelers have really opened our eyes to what life can be like if you just take a step back and wait for things to come around rather than just jump right in and see what happens. These two both have a great attitude and outlook on life and both Bre and I look forward to our time in Australia after meeting these two.
I started my IE this afternoon with the first set of written examinations and I am happy to report I passed all 6 exams (physics, physiology, recreation dive tables, skills and environment, equipment and standards). The tests took me just over two and a half hours and when I left I felt a big weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. Saturday will consist of a pool demonstration and skills circuit as well as a classroom presentation. Sunday will involve two open water skills and a rescue demonstration. Once done I will be a PADI instructor, teaching SCUBA again.
Breanna has had her fair share of fun this week as well. She spent the first part of the week at Le Meridian lounging around the resort, pool, and boutiques. The rest of the week she decided to spend at Kata with her new friend Alex. Alex is a local who ownes a bunch of the lounge chairs and umbrellas along the north side of the beach. He has been a real guide to Bre and someone who just wants to be her friend, even after he found out she is married and has a bad ass husband!
The rest of the weekend will be consumed with the IE and all it entails however the rest of the month we will spend traveling around Thailand to experience all it has to offer. I will be updating as regular as I can to keep everyone informed and up to date. Hope you are all well!!!

Day 8 to 10
Day 8 to 10


Day 11 to 13
Day 11 to 13

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