Rain Rain Go Away!

Oh sleeping in..how I have missed you! I woke up to some chatter about how it was RAINING OUT! What a bummer! And it was POURING! I think this is really my FIRST rainy day on this trip..imagine THAT!

We had a slow morning which I think we ALL enjoyed and ate breakfast and just hung out. Both mom and I went to the fitness center but they only had a couple of machines so I did the treadmill and just did a speed walk thing. It was hard to judge how much I actually did since all the measurements were different!

After showering and getting ready we headed BACK to Mo Mo Café (the restaurant in the Marriot) for lunch. Well, Lorna and I were craving breakfast and their menu online said breakfast all day so we went back! Nothing like having a “go to” restaurant. Sadly though, they were out of both waffles and pancakes, but I got eggs which were just as good!

We came back to the hotel to relax. It had stopped raining but it was still cloudy. Lorna spent some time out by the pool but it wasn’t really sunny so mom and I stayed inside and I caught up on blogs (woohoo!) I think I ended up falling asleep because I remember Lorna and mom saying they were going to the mini mart (right at the hotel). When they came back they said they had snacks but I had to close my eyes. I WILL have everyone know I went 2 for 2 and guessed right (Oreos and Pepperidge Farm Nantucket’s). Aren’t you so proud of me Dad?

We then headed out for the evening and the first stop was booking me a scuba dive! In 2007 Scott and I got our PADI certification for scuba diving. No, we did NOT get certified so we could dive in FREEZING New England water with zero visibility (which we had to do four times to get our license) We got our license so we could dive in TROPICAL water! So I knew I wanted to dive but was SO nervous (Scott I missed you..although if I remember correctly you could never figure out how to share your oxygen with me if I needed some..). I did NOT feel confident at ALL in my diving abilities since it had been so long.

I know how Thailand has amazing diving (but none in the north where I will be volunteering) so I decided I wanted to dive here in Phuket! I researched and researched (since there are a MILLION options) and had been back and forth with a couple of companies. I finally decided on one because they go to the Phi Phi Islands on Friday and that’s where I wanted to dive. My mom kept asking if I REALLY wanted to do this..and I DO! But I am VERY nervous. I haven’t been diving in years and while I HOPE it’s just like riding a bike I am nervous I will forget what to do.

I also don’t LOVE the idea of diving alone..well not alone but not with a “friend”. But I showed up at the shop and explained I would love to dive but was nervous because I had only done four dives TWO years ago. Luckily the guy was VERY helpful (and kinda cute..sorry Steve but a little eye candy never hurts!!!) He explained that I could have a dive master JUST for me (for a little extra of course) but I LOVED that idea..as did my mom since it would make her more comfortable.

I realized this would DEFINITELY be worth the extra money. That way I could have someone always with me and wouldn’t feel pressure to do ANYTHING. I could dive at the pace I wanted and I would have someone that was only responsible for me if something went wrong. I am still a little nervous for tomorrow but feel MUCH more comfortable!

We then walked to dinner at a steakhouse down a street we had never been on but was VERY cute! Our meals were all very good and I am getting used to nice meals now so I will be very disappointed with my guests leave and I am back to the “backpackers” restaurants!

After dinner we came back to the hotel for a quick rest before heading out to the transvestite show! I had read (in guidebooks and trip advisor) that it was a MUST SEE show while in Phuket. It was a bit of a walk and a VERY interesting show! There were both “lady boys” and men and the costumes were beautiful and very ornate! They mostly did lip syncs and dancing and I wouldn’t say it is a MUST SEE but it was definitely entertaining!

Hugs and kisses from a rainy Phuket!