In the morning I decided to dive even though I still wasn't feeling one hundred percent - I was at least feeling better than yesterday. The first dive was at Beacon Beach South - just south of where we did our very first dive in the Similans. The dive was good. I didn't see that much that was great, but I just felt like I was one with the water - a definite improvement over yesterday when I felt like my head was going to explode! The highlight of the dive was about six blue spotted sting rays.
After the dive the customary huge breakfast was waiting for us. After breakfast I spent the morning lounging and reading. The second dive also went very well. It was at Elephant Head Rock, off of Koh Miang (Island #4). The highlight of the dive was definitely the sharks - we saw three. There was a black tip and two white tips and they were all very small the biggest was the black tip and he was three feet at most, while the smallest was about one foot long. Still pretty exciting as they're the only sharks that have been seen on this trip.
Lunch was a little disappointing. It was waiting for us when we got out of the dive, and it was good, but it was a less selection than what we've been getting (it was just a couple sausages, some rice pilaf, and watermelon). After lunch it was a little sunny so I lounged around in the sun while the others watched Face Off. When it clouded over and started to rain a little I went and watched the end of the movie. The third dive was alright. I'm still feeling a lot of pressure in my head on accent and I think that three dives a day might be pushing it at least until I'm over my cold. The dive was at Fan Fare Point on Koh Paya (Island #7). Didn't see much that was that great. A few big Moray eels, and lots of fan coral was about it.
Dinner was great. Squid and baby octopus is spicy coconut sauce, cashews and chicken, spicy string beans, and tofu stir-fry - all was delicious. I skipped the night dive because I feel like I need a break, and besides I think night dives are way over rated (especially on this boat with all the light - I watched from the boat). After the others get back from the dive we watched the video of Mission Impossible. Then I went to bed exhausted.
