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Published: July 12th 2007
J: So apparently the woman who frequents our dive shop calling out coconut bread was not talking about me, but actually selling coconut bread. and the witch doctor my boss went to see didn’t actually cure his dengue fever, which is too bad because half the people i know seem to have caught it. Luckily, Hannah and I escaped… kind of.
H: So after my last fiercely won battle with an ear infection (which I’m sure kept you all on the edge of your seats) I came down with… ANOTHER ear infection. I’ll spare you the gory details, suffice it to say I’ve been out of the water (and incidentally nearly going out of my mind) for about two weeks. And today was my first day back in the water! Or, rather, it was supposed to be; unfortunately, I woke up with a grotesque rash covering my entire body and had to be injected with cortisone and subsequently slathered with Aloe Vera. Although we have not been party to the many whale shark sightings that have been cropping up in the forbidden waters, we have been studying physiology, the intricacies of dive equipment, decompression theory, dive skills and the environment
(in case anyone’s interested, on a boat the “head” is the toilet--now you too are on your way to divemaster status) and more. So far we have passed 7 of our 8 theory exams. And you know what, it hasn’t been all that bad, and those were only the days…
J: We’re getting to be staples about town (along w/ our freshly imported amigo, Chelsea), it’s now impossible to walk anywhere without stopping to chat along the way to more people than I’d like. I’m complaining: grocery shopping now takes twice as long. But going out to the bar is a joy, every bar in town feels like cheers. oh to be adored! speaking of fans. . . I got my first proper DJ night (anywhere), it’s at the only club in town which I’d like to think it quite a coup despite my lack of competition for the job. Actually, the fans are lacking right now and the night is terribly slow. The club used to be more of a hot spot, but it switched owners and people sort of forgot about it. My first night went quite well, the small crowd really dug the performance (thanks in large
part to Hannah and her new friend from San Fran that kept the dance floor hoppin). I GOT ASKED BACK! Things didn’t come together as smoothly on the second night, but this one guy really got me riled up at the end and I put on some of my best performing ever. Mostly, I’m just hoping to get a larger crowd out in the next few weeks and see what comes of that.
H: So, what with the crazy theory we’ve been cramming into sun-addled brains, and the long nights out at the club (Jon DJs from around 9 pm-2 am) somehow during the past week we managed to run completely out of water, and the family that usually supplies us with purified agua, was mysteriously and distressingly absent. And so, on a desperate quest for something to quench our thirst we collected mangoes and felled coconuts (mostly Jon) to make drinks with. Despite our efforts (and the delicious mixed drinks that resulted) it was our neighbour Cam who saved our life with a jug of water. However, the industrious spree that began with dehydration has led jon to purchase a machete with which to open up the coconuts we
collect from the surrounding trees. And so this blog ends as it began, with coconuts.
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Aunt Faye
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RASH!!!!
Rash, ear infections, dehydation and still you two sound like you are having a grand time down there in "never never land". What was the rash from Hannah? Love your ad campaign, J-man -- very creative. Are you still both waiter(ess)ing? Keep the info coming. Love always, Aunt Faye