Re: How was the Diving? The diving on the island was amazing! Granted I didn't spend much time at the typical Koh Tao dive spots like Chumphon pinnacle or Twins, but the places I spent a lot of time at (Aow Leuk, Tanote) were awesome. There might be more marine life at the more frequented dive spots, but with that comes more divers. Visibility was consistently above 20m based on my uneducated eye. Deep dives down to past 30 m tended to have significantly lower visibility than those that stayed above ~25m.
My dive experience is a bit limited, but I thouroughly enjoyed every one of my dives on Koh Tao.
Chang Mai Matt, I think I can tell that you're having the same experience I did. What will be even more strange is coming back home because you will see everything from a much different perspective but it's a good thing. I'm not sure If you check this or facebook more often but if you're going to Chang Mai I have to tell you about a village close by called Pai. I've never been there but a seasoned backpacker told me that it's a place that a lot of people go to and never leave. Ask around about it.
This looks awesome! You lucky duck! My view this week overlooks the stinky Ohio River. Hope you're having a good time out there buddy and let's rage at CB when you get back!
Too Tall
Scuba Steve Hey Matt - Scuba Steve. Hope things are going well and your certification is nailed by now. Sounds like a busy start to the trip. Try some of those delicious fried bugs for me. Keep blogging it up buddy. Love, Pops
Your pictures look amazing, Matty! I hope you are enjoying your time thus far, the pictures are amazing and hope you are enjoying the incredible scenery!
yo yooo travel hoe hi bro bro! I am so glad that you have had an interesting time so far. You are going to have a great time! Be safe and enjoy yourself, you deserve it! xo- poob
Can't wait to read your blogs. This sounds like a fantastic idea. Many of us divers on the site will be looking forward to what you see and learn. Please include many photos.
Well, I just graduated form college and have some time off before I start my full-time job. I figured I'd do something fun with my time, so after exploring a bunch of different volunteer/adventure programs, I settled on a scuba diving reef conservation project in Thailand.
For the next 4 weeks I'll be living on the island of Koh Tao. After that, I have a week or so to do who knows what. When I'm not diving, I'll be lazing on the beach, and partaking in the sort of shenanigans you've probably come to expect from me. If I'm lucky, I might even find time to have a drink or two...... full info
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Matt Cutcher
Re: How was the Diving?
The diving on the island was amazing! Granted I didn't spend much time at the typical Koh Tao dive spots like Chumphon pinnacle or Twins, but the places I spent a lot of time at (Aow Leuk, Tanote) were awesome. There might be more marine life at the more frequented dive spots, but with that comes more divers. Visibility was consistently above 20m based on my uneducated eye. Deep dives down to past 30 m tended to have significantly lower visibility than those that stayed above ~25m. My dive experience is a bit limited, but I thouroughly enjoyed every one of my dives on Koh Tao.