Lots of fun at Uncle Changs, but we are moving on...

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Around in these areas there are a lot of houses on stilts. We have asked, but have not found the real reason yet. Some say they are sea gypsies and like to stay close to the sea.
Fun, fun, fun, but we are not going to work there as we think we will be worn out in just a few days from the partying. We are “old” and need time to relax in the evenings and a little more than a mattress on the floor plus a fan. 😊

So what now? Right now we are trying to make the right decision... not easy! We just said no to job offers in Greece and Vietnam today. We know it is coming into high season in Egypt with great diving, so that is very attractive but if we could get a place we could considered settling for some several years in, we'd like to give that a shot if the opportunity knocks. We need to act quickly for now to capture the European summer vacation season though. Hmmm.... to be continued.

We had a good time out here and like to thank everybody! Special big thanks to Uncle Chang for his hospitality!

And for those of you who has been in Sipadan we thought it would be a fun to remember the Sipadan song? For those of you who have not been there yet, practicing before you go would make your stay more fun as you can sing along every time they play it (several times a day) 😊

The Sipadan Song

(to the tune of Jamaican Farewell)

There’s an island in the Celebes Sea,
The name’s Sipadan you must go and see,
If you’re a diver and you want the best,
Come go along and we’ll do the rest

Chorus:
Well I’m glad to say the Drop Off’s OK,
Barracuda Point is not far away,
Lobster Lairs is also there,
And The Hanging Garden is very rare

Divers down at the water side,
Looking at the drop with gaping eyes,
Wondering what’s there down below,
Is it Nobby Clark or is it Jacques Cousteau?

Chorus

There’s a turtle skeleton in the Turtle Cave,
You can go to see it if you’re feeling brave,
Dive right in until it ends
But don’t stay too long or you’ll get the bends

Chorus

White Tip Avenue and the Turtle Patch,
The Coral Garden - There is no match,
Soft coral, hard coral and the sea whips too,
Tropical fish to amaze you

Chorus

There’re so many places you may have seen,
The Caribbean Islands, the Coral Seas,
The Barrier Reef and the Maldives too,
But Sipadan Island now that’s something new

Chorus

Jacques Cousteau and “Calypso” came
“Oh Gee” micro paradise he did acclaim,
Divers in silver up and down the reef
Cameras clicking there was no relief

Chorus

Well…..Sad to say you’re leaving tomorrow,
Sipadan Island will be far away,
I know that when you leave her shore,
There’ll be memories in your heart forever more

Chorus

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Photos

The locals at Mabul island
Around in these areas there are a lot of houses on stilts. We have asked, but have not found the real reason yet. Some say they are sea gypsies and like to stay close to the sea.

Seriously Big fish: Napoleon Wrasse
It grows up to 2 meter, weighs up to 180kg and lives and the average fish attains an adult life of about 50 years in the wild! Unfortunately it is now threat from extinction in Asia.

Nudibranch
Dive site: Sea Ventures, Mabul Island

It rains even in Paradise
But the smart Canadian found shelter!

Sunset
At Uncle Chang's place at Mabul island

House band at Uncle Chang's
They play everything from Rock to John Denver! :)

Comments

[TomasJ]

getting old??
too much party? ya ya. thats a pity. take care dudes, see u later then.

[Diana]

Greece?
Come to Greece, come to Greece! You could definitely settle here and I am sure you would love it :) Diana.

[Freddy]

Canada
Let me know when you are coming to Canada...I will out some fish in the pool!!!

[Maria W]

Bara lite avundsjuk...
Hej! Det ser ut som ni har det helt fantastiskt! Unnar er verkligen det, men skulle gärna gjort lite sånt själv också. Har sagt upp mig på Kraft utan nytt jobb, ska gå hos karriärcoach och så får jag ser vad jag ska bli när jag blir stor. Men en lång resa ska jag i alla fall klara av innan jag börjar på nåt annat ställe. Kanske ni kan rekommendera nåt!? Ha det jätteskönt! Kram, Maria