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Day 69- Goodbye Laura and hello scuba diving

Today was a bittersweet day. It was the day I said goodbye to the person who has been my rock for the last 40 days. There has been literal blood, sweat and tears. I could not have travelled Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and most of thailand without her by my side. I definitely would not have had as much fun. Spending 40 days with someone is something I cannot explain. We spent mostly every meal together, woke up in the same room together and experienced some of the most amazing things together. Laura has become a lifelong friend and the bond we have developed is unbreakable. Over 40 days there was not a single bad word or argument and she has become a massive support to me. 











Laura, all I can say is thank you, which is no where near enough. Love you and can’t wait to hear about the upcoming plans you have.

So the sweet bit of today was that I started diving! It was so much fun! I enjoyed it more than I anticipated! This morning was classroom learning and this afternoon was in the swimming pool learning the technique and how to use the equipment. My instructor reckons I did well (a first for my athletic abilities). Tomorrow I get let loose on the ocean! Wish me luck! 

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  1. BobbyBump7 April 2019 at 07:56

    Scuba is so strange!! But it’s so cool!! Enjoy lady 🙌❤️

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