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03-19-2006, 03:22 PM
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Not really any pre-requisites except that you can float for 10 minutes and swim a short distance (can't remember the exact length). I am not a good swimmer at all and actually was worried that I might not be able to make it. I think that this is why I was so scared to even try diving but am I ever glad I did. It gave me a whole new perspective and appreciation of trying to keep my own little piece of the reef in my home. I am also very glad that I took the whole course in one shot instead of trying to do the pool and book stuff here before I left. The reason I say this is that everything that you learn was then fresh in my mind when I went into the open water.
I did not get to "fish street" while I was in Hong Kong even though I was staying in Kowloon. I just did not feel very good while I was there and so did not do nearly as much touring around as I had hoped to. I guess I will just have to go back (preferable right now as it's GD cold here) 
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03-19-2006, 04:43 PM
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Ruth, that sounds great. I'm going to Thailand next spring and plan to do some diving also. I'll be taking my PADI training hopefully in about 3 weeks in Costa Rica, so that should give me some practice for Phi Phi Island next year!
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03-19-2006, 04:57 PM
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Hey Brad - great choice. I think when I go back I am going to go to Phi Phi and probably Phuket but I would highly recommend Koh Tao as well. Once you get there it is a short (and cheap) plane ride to Koh Samui and then a 2 hour ferry ride to Koh Tao. It is honestly beautiful and really geared to diving.
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03-19-2006, 05:44 PM
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Sounds amazing Ruth. can't wait to see the pics.
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03-22-2006, 05:29 PM
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Ditto to that! Sounds like you had a great adventure Ruth. I can't wait to see pictures!
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03-22-2006, 10:12 PM
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I'm glad you had a great time. I knew you would. I agree that Koh Tao is amazing -- I have the best memories of that place... Matt
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03-23-2006, 12:52 AM
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To bad you got sick in Hong Kong I did a China tour in the spring finishing in Hong Kong . The whole trip was amazing. The wierd thing, all the nice tanks I was picking my dinner out of in Hong Kong! The fish market was interesting for sure. Also saw a large Aquarium in Shanghia kind of disapointing but not bad. It was just so full of people, "packed" would be a under statement, it was a national labour day holiday!
Dave Last edited by monza; 03-23-2006 at 12:57 AM.
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03-23-2006, 02:27 AM
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re i am back
Glad to hear that you had an awesome time Ruth
I knew you would, Thailand is awesome... you chose the best place in the world that I have been to learn the wonderful world of Scuba diving. btw, still no word from Greyhound..but i did send off the letter I will let you know as soon as I hear anything welcome back Neal
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03-23-2006, 12:33 PM
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Ok I have downloaded a few photos into my gallery - still can't figure out how to link them or paste them into a post and photo bucket's site is down right now. Anyway there are 4 or 5 pictures in my gallery if anyone is interested to see what it looks like over there. I'm already planning my trip back for next winter.
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