Tyler and I are now officially PADI certified and can scuba dive wherever we want to! We are really excited because there are supposed to be some good diving opportunities in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bali. While getting certified we did four dives and saw loads of fish and barracudas and had an awesome time! Scuba diving is one of the most amazing things we have ever done and surprisingly easy to do, if you have never tried I strongly encourage you to give it a shot. The sensation of floating through the water and feeling as though you are living in an entirely new world is incredible.
One thing that is not incredible is getting food poisoning. I have never been more sick in my entire life and I cannot believe that after traveling extensively through India and Nepal we both get sick on a remote island that is extremely touristy. As Tyler says, "I guess it's all part of the experience, right?" He may be right, but I am not eating a chicken caesar salad for a vey long time.
We are now in Bangkok, after our extremely luxurious air conditioned bus ride experience, and are so far in love with the city. Currently we are staying in the backpacker grotto on Khao San road and have yet to really get to the hustle and bustle of he city. However, first impressions are a lot less chaotic than expected, surprisingly chilled-out, clean, traveler-friendly, and filled with happy people. So far we have only had one person try and rip is off. Unfortunately for him we have received our Master's in avoiding scams from traveling in India so he was very unsuccessful. Also today we have indulged in the gastronomical delights of Thailand and enjoyed our first fried scorpions, yumm! Tastes like crunchy chicken. Looking forward to the rest of the time in Bangkok!
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