I’m not too sure how my experience at Sipadan can be put in words. I had to battle with high fever, 30 loo visits and 4 meals on Milo in the last two days, which could be possibly the longest two days of my life. While I figured that it is absolutely necessary to block that episode from my memories of this beautiful island, I wonder if we will be back anytime soon.

For the true diving enthusiasts, the island needs no introduction. No photographs or videos can capture the extraordinary beauty of this place. The dive could have been perfect if the visibility was better. From the small nudibranches to the large school of humpheads, barracudas and jacks, I would describe the experience as “an underwater visual buffet” for a lack of better phrase. The breathtaking view of two barracuda schoolings merging into one, barracudas racing past us when we are all distracted by our rare guest, octopus, the playful humpheads being as curious as we were, the diving experience was totally awesome.

These years, I’m so glad that I have discovered ocean and its peace. While work becomes increasingly exciting and challenging, I’m glad that I have the luxury of escaping to a place where I’m just a visitor, listen to my own breathing and marvel at the wonders of nature. Beyond the hissing and burbling of my breathing, I discover silence and peace in this weightless world that comes with no stress and responsibilities. And before I take my next breath and plan for my next move, a small kick brings me to view the next wonder of nature.

It just adds a lot more meaning to diving when you have khakis who dive, sleep, eat and shit with you. And I’m so glad that my khakis are aspiring luxury divers. Because that means no more rigging, no more shabby rooms, no more lup sup dives and no more diarrhea!

Maldives next year, anyone?

Photo Album: http://www.terryaki.net/photos/sipadanmabul
Video Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuZ_2oaknZE
Video Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AycKfscSjp4
Video Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlHOXV0a9ro

1. sleepy Says:
   October 8th, 2009 at 2:05 am

   lovely~

2. Qin Says:
   January 16th, 2010 at 11:37 pm

   i wanna goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

   btw what camera u using?

3. Terry Says:
   January 23rd, 2010 at 1:27 am

   I’m using G10.