Weeks 4 and 5 in Mahuhal

There hasn´t been much happening because of a tropical storm moving in and we haven´t been able to dive much.

We did have a long weekend, which was much needed. Jo and i went to the nearest, biggest, town and checked into the most expensive hotel. Two double beds, big flat screen TV and cable, bathroom with running water and a pool outside the balcony door. A nice hot bath, Chinese,two bottles of wine, lots of chocolate and i felt like a new person!

After that we went to Xclat to meet up with Vicki and Heather, hoping to dive on the Atoll at Chinchuro. Unfortunately the weather was to bad so we dived locally, which was amazing. We saw about 300 Tarpon most of which were as big as me. The photos do not do them justice but if you look closely you will see Heathers fins in the backround. We dined luxuriously in the most amazing little restaurant. It is called Leaky Palapa. Incredible food, atmosphere and most importantly, WINE AND CHOCOLATE CAKE! If anyone finds themselves in Mexico it is well worth the trip to Xclat and the Leaky Palapa.

After the long weekend we got involved in a reef clean with the local people in Mahuhal. I didn´t actually manage to find any rubbish but it was a great dive, and nice to see it so clean.

We had another party night, jungle fever. Great night but a word of warning..... We went as jungle cat, wetsuits, tropical heat and alcohol are not a good combination for fancy dress.

Vicki, Sara and Andrea - Jungle cats

Sara, Andrea, Viv, Vicki and Jo

I am now a Rescue Diver. We finally completed the course, which was a lot of fun. Here are some photos of Vicki and i on our final rescue senario.

Had a very sad day last week. I was house sitting for one of the neighbours. This is a very exciting opportunity as they are American and even in the middle of nowhere they have managed to go totally over the top. Flat screen TV with Sky, Massive fridge and pantry stuffed full and a sofa!! Sadly one of their dogs was hit by a car by one of the other neighbours. We nursed the dog as much as we could but she later died. It was really very sad.

Enjoying the luxury of Steve´s house

I have found myself with a new skill. My friend Jo decided that she wanted to cut all her hair off! Trying desperatly to discourage her as she started to hack away with the scissors, i found myself styling away with a pair of scissors from the first aid kit, hmmmm..... Anyway, here is the after shot, there is a photo of her before the chop on the party pic.

Well that is about it, not very exciting. I have to say that i am looking forward to moving on to new countries now. Belize is next on the list and there appear to be a few people on the base that are heading that way to, the Blue Hole awaits.

Here are a few more pictures of the dolphins and the mating loggerhead turtles.

Here i am hard at it in the kitchen, trying to make chips for 25 people.

Hopefull off to snorkle with Whalesharks this weekend so should have some great photos if it all goes ahead.

lots of love

xx

Sara