Borneo

I left the Pinos behind for the Celebes Sea on Malaysian Borneo. This is one of the world's top dive sites and probably one of the most beautiful places I've seen above and below water. The sea creatures here are astounding. I swam with four large (five foot) sea turtles.

I did not have an underwater camera but obviously someone who used this computer before me did. The pictures of the turtles are not mine but it's just the way it was in the water...only more amazing.

The island experience wasn't all that easy. A toothless Malay fellow took a liking to me and the German couple I was snorkeling with had to pose as my parents and their son (the dive master on the boat) had to be my brother. Apparently the toothless fellow was insisting that I stay on the island for the night.

The snorkeling was amazing. The variety of fish you see here is just great. The divers saw three types of shark including a bull shark and a feeding (which is rare).

Aside from heavenly turquoise warm water and a toothless local there were monitors on the island to keep me entertained. It was hard to get out out of the water here but eventually I had to.

Back on the mainland at Semporna we went for a Chinese New Year dinner and drinks. Tomorrow another great island awaits... along with a hang over.

More shots on my flickr site.