And so it begins...

I'm writing this from my fabulous new place of work! I lean on the counter and look out into the bay; turquoise waters dotted with elegant yachts set against a background of lush cliffs. If you look closely you can see pastel-coloured houses clustered up the hillside like candy treats within the jungle!

This is my second day, and I still feel like I'm dreaming. I have been diving three times already, and I am trying to absorb as much as possible before next week, when I will be with 'real' customers from the oh-so-exclusive Raffles resort.
The visibility here is incredible. I have only seen water so clear in national marine parks in and around Thailand. Already I have met some of the local residents: a barracuda, several moray eels, a snake eel, and of course the wondrous and beautiful reef fish. The turtles are hiding from me at the moment. They are probably shy of new faces!

It's very hot and humid here at the moment, and I already have a collection of mosquito bites to be proud of! Do I care? No. It's a small downside to what is the most exciting opportunity I have ever had. This is truly a place where dreams are made.

I will get some photos and more stories very soon!