The Final Chapter

Now this is well overdue but I haven’t had a moment to catch up. I’m now sitting comfortably watching the TV in my new flat. It’s been an epic journey for the last 4 months and I’d like to finish with rounding up the last few weeks.

When I left Steph I moved on to Koh Tao where I had booked five days on the island, three of which I would use to gain my open water dive qualification. It went without a hiccup and was an amazing experience. I don’t think it’s something that I’d need to chase and do all the time but it’s otherworldly and you’ll see how amazing it is to breathe underwater. I took most enjoyment in feeling like Homer Simpson in the episode when he’s weightless in space eating crisps!

Next was a meeting up that I’d been looking forward to for some time. The family where heading out and we were all meeting on Koh Samui. Unfortunately Gary, Rachel and the kids could not make it due to Max’s inability to sit still, I think we could have overcome it with a drop of brandy in his milk but they didn’t go for it.

It was beautiful to have my family in Asia with me, we haven’t had opportunities like this ever before and to be able to share some moments like my mums birthday in a location like Thailand was incredible. I don’t like to speak for everyone but I’m sure they won’t mind me saying that we all had a wonderful time. I have some great memories like the ridiculous apartment, mum zip lining, the karp monsters food and watching Benidorm Belchy drag a sun bed half way across a beach to ensure he could get maximum tanning time in his beloved I ❤️ Dorks hat and I’m sure my mum will tell you in person about bum guns and I’ll always cherish seeing my Dads face when a very suspect Ladyboy served us in the supermarket, the screwed up double take was a picture!

Before Joe and I split from the group we were lucky enough to have a few days on Koh Tao with the parents, which was class and then we headed off across the country to Koh Phi Phi. We managed to sneak on the ferry and get a free ride that day, No better price than free!

Once on Phi Phi we really didn’t get up to much except chill out and go diving together. It’s a holiday location so was quite busy at night but we both were enjoying being fresh. The diving was also epic, seeing a shark, no matter how small, swim past you underwater is literally breathtaking.

I hope that this doesn’t feel to rushed but being back into the mixer now doesn’t allow plenty of time to write posts. I’ve had the most memorable time and I’m glad I’ve been able to share my experience with anyone who’s taken the time to read them. The main shout out to my favourite fans being my Mum, Nan and Aunty! At times I’ve enjoyed writing it but others I’ve found it a little tedious, I don’t believe I was made to write blogs or writing in general as it’s something that doesn’t come easy and also doesn’t excite me but I’m happy that I have it a go and I imagine I’ll probably try again when I next go away as I have it for life and it will be something great to look back on in the future.

Love to everyone I’ve encountered along this journey and I hope to see you all soon.

#WhyNot

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Koh Tao Diving

Koh Samui

Koh Samui Mum’s Birthday

Koh Tao with Ma, Pa and Joe Boy

Koh Phi Phi