Jul 2006

I pretty much like the diving course so far. I'm the only student and my teacher is an Austrian from Graz. He doesn't quite like civilisation and having a 9-5 job. That's why he's a freelance diving teacher here in Thailand. An interesting alternative life model, I think.

Today I'm taking a break from my diving course, that's because I went to the half moon festival till 6am. Imagine a place in the jungle on a tropical island, decorated with black light art and DJs playing techno all night. I usually don't quite like that kind of music, but this time it was really good. Apart from that the whole thing was quite touristy with exorbitant (as of thai standards) drink prices, loads of western tourists and Thai bitches.

I arrived on Koh Pha-Ngan this morning. Unfortunately I had to spend one night on Ko Samui. A young law student took me to my hotel on his motorbike. Friendly guy. In the evening I watched the football game with the guy from the reception and got pretty pissed, ie I didn't see the end.

I have decided to take a diving course. I think Thailand is the perfect venue to start my diving career.

Accomodation: Best on my trip so far. I've rented a bungalow on the beach for 250 Baht (5 eur!). There aren't too many guests, so everything is very personal and they have a great terrace to sit on in the evening and enjoy their great (and dirty cheap) meals.