Today we explored Kandy, Colombo which we got to go to the Rock Fortress which is the 8th wonder of the world. This was definitely an experience of a lifetime! The history of the caves before we climbed the fortress was interesting because the monks destroyed pictures of the naked women so they could focus while they stayed there. It's only took 2.5 hours to travel up the side … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka
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Today we arrived at the Fulidhoo island and it's unbelievable how pretty this place is. We took a speedboat that took 45 minutes across the Indian Ocean! The water is crystal clear and aqua blue. The first day was really cloudy and it stormed at night! The tour guide gave us a fifth teen minute tour around the entire island. The culture here is very different from what I … [Read more...] about Maldives
Today we arrived in the MALDIVES!!! This place has been a dream of mine since I was ten years old. Ever since I was little my mom would give me a beach themed calendar every Christmas. My favorite months were always the ones that had pictures of the Maldives! I would rip them out a keep them. When I was 13 I decided to do something with all the pictures. I made some wall … [Read more...] about Maldives
Today we climbed the rocks fortress in Sri Lanka! Some people refer to it as the 8th wonder of the world. It took about an hour to get to the top, but the view was completely worth it! I got a little scared walking up the final stretch to the top because it was extremely steep and narrow! However, I just held on to the railing and made my way up! Our tour guide did a great job … [Read more...] about Rock fortress
Today is my first office dive. I had 2 dives today. Now I know the reason that I choose to be a certified diver. I saw Broad-stripe fusilier, cowtail stingray, blue-face angelfish, turtles, etc. The underwater world is something different. Then we played voleyball with local boys. they look like simple people, and they are very nice. I think they have strong friendship. By the … [Read more...] about Day 10