I am now a qualified Open Water PADI diver – I am also deaf in one ear and have been bleeding from places I shouldn’t be bleeding – top tip – don’t dive with a cold…

Did two great wreck dives to finish the course today – both on the USS Liberty (I think), a US supply ship sunk in WW2 near Bali – its only 20 or so meters from the beach but a great site to survey underwater. Its turned itself into a natural reef with lots of fish, coral and everything else you can think of – awesome!

Matt and I have passed all the tests and underwater skills so we’ve filled in our applications and sent them off to PADI to be made official.

Moved back down south near Kuta for a few days of recovery and relaxation! Taken a few photos which I’ll have to post when I get home… Might chill out by the pool tomorrow and read my book – hopefully I’ll be able to hear by the time I get back!

James – http://www.dancingwithloons.com