Comments on: Thailand Day 13 – Liveaboard Day 1 https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/2024/03/thailand-day-13-liveaboard-day-1/ Edwin's Adventures Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:24:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Edwin https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/2024/03/thailand-day-13-liveaboard-day-1/#comment-419 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:57:51 +0000 https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/?p=12086#comment-419 In reply to Pascal.

Dankjewel Pascal, de mooiste foto’s zijn imho van de laatste 2 dagen van de liveaboard, moet je die ook eens bekijken.

]]> By: Pascal https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/2024/03/thailand-day-13-liveaboard-day-1/#comment-417 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:55:37 +0000 https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/?p=12086#comment-417 Mooie onderwater foto’s

]]> By: Edwin https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/2024/03/thailand-day-13-liveaboard-day-1/#comment-391 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:57:49 +0000 https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/?p=12086#comment-391 There are indeed more and more Chinese in Phuket and unfortunately that’s not always a good thing. It seems like those who learned in China don’t always have the amount of respect for aquatic life that’s expected. But I think they are improving so that’s encouraging. Learning to dive in Picton is an option of course, bear in mind though that the Marlborough Sounds are rather cold and there isn’t that much to see (though there are a few wrecks). If you like sunny weather, warm water, good food, and everything affordable, I would still recommend Phuket. Like 2 weeks, 1 week to learn, 1 week to dive the cool dive spots. But if you want to learn in NZ then Picton is imho indeed the best place on the South Island,

]]> By: Leah Sun https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/2024/03/thailand-day-13-liveaboard-day-1/#comment-390 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:48:20 +0000 https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/?p=12086#comment-390 Yeah I don’t know why they have to put an “i” in the front. Anyway, I find it useful if you want to find out the species but google is not good enough.
I actually looked up diving course yesterday, yeah Thailand could be great (I remember why I haven’t been to Thailand, because all Chinese go there…) Or since I am in Blenheim now, I think they have good course near Picton, which might not be bad (compare to other parts of South Island). Anyway, sea cucumbers!

]]> By: Edwin https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/2024/03/thailand-day-13-liveaboard-day-1/#comment-386 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:54:06 +0000 https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/?p=12086#comment-386 Thanks Leah! No I do not use iNaturalist. It sounds like something from apple and I dislike everything from apple with a passion. But wait, I’ll have a look…….. Ok, I had a look, it’s a website. I don’t consider myself a naturalist so I don’t think I’ll be joining them but I will keep it mind, who knows. Thanks for the tip! If you ever want to learn diving in a nice and affordable place, I recommend Phuket. Within a week you’ll be able to dive and see sea cucumbers and stuff….

]]> By: Leah Sun https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/2024/03/thailand-day-13-liveaboard-day-1/#comment-385 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:41:45 +0000 https://edwinov.com/edwininnz/?p=12086#comment-385 Nice pics! Do you use iNaturalist? It’s a great site for uploading your observations and have others helping you identify species and stuff.
I am jealous! I might need to learn diving so I can see sea cucumber and stuff…

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