Monday 4th October

Diving Phase - Group Two.

Arrived in Semporna Saturday the 2nd, everyone got here fine. Rooms are pretty basic but we can live with it :) We had a rest day the first day we got here. Everyone took a trip to the local market, it was truly amazing, we got to see the side of Borneo where the people were living in horrific poverty. The majority of us were touched and realised how lucky our lives are back home. Even though they lived in great poverty they welcomed us with friendly smiles and let us experience their culture with them. It was such a shock to the system, they have basicly nothing and are so happy where as we get mostly anything we want which we sometimes don't appreciate.

Today we did our first dive which was extremely exciting but tremendously scary. We all found it a challenge but got on with it without a complaint. We saw some great and colourful fish and sea turtles.
From Michelle and Nicola

Rachel Wilson- Hello family, all good here. Hope your all fine! Was diving today it was roasting but loving it. cya soon xxxx

Rachel Beaton- Diving is amazing. Saw a turtle today!! Hope everyone is good! xxxx

Findlay- Hello all! Finally got diving today after a long day of theory on Sunday! I have obtained a champion sunburn but never the less. I am having an epic time here :) Missing everyone lots.
Findlay xxxx

Lois- Having an amazing time, went diving today! LOVED it. Not been eaten yet. Hope you have a good birthday Zara in case I don't get a message on before. Love you lots xxxxx

Vicky- Having an amazing time especially the diving today! Saw a turtle and many fish off of Finding Nemo. Also have a strip of sunburn on my forehead from my goggles which everyone is finding very entertaining as you could imagine! Hope everything at home is OK. Love you all. x

Jodie- Sup, well I came for a tan and have got a wetsuit burn, haha. Oh wells it was fantastic though, saw the real life Finding Nemo and Squirt " fin nogen dude". sliced my hand on coral reef too but was bra. The heat is amazing. Hope its cold and raining in Forfar. Cya Jodie xxx

Jason- Went diving today, it was amazing. The water was 29C !! Really enjoying it thanks. We got a couple of dives still to go so it should be great. Hope to see you all soon. Jason xxx

Ashley- Having a great time. We went to the the market in Semporna and all the people are so friendly. The weather is nice and hot. Hope you are all fine. Love Ashley xxx

Jenni- Went on our first two dives today!! It was unbelievable, the water was so clear and warm. We saw the cast of Finding Nemo. Having a fantastic time, finally caught up on my jet lag :) Missing you all, hope you're enjoying the the rain!! love you xxxxx

Andrew- Mumma I have passed the advanced course. Miss you and love you! xxxx

Michelle- The passed few days have been unbelievable. A few days of us went to the local market on Saturday, which was a complete eye opener. The locals were so friendly and welcoming. We were all treated like celebrities! The children were so ecstatic even though the could barely afford a pair of shoes. It has made me realise how much I take for granted and how lucky we are. Today, we did our long awaiting diving. It is indescribable, we've seen an amazing range of colourful sea life which included many fish and turtles.I've been ridiculously burned, burn marks from my elbow to my fingers. And yes mumma,I wore suncream! I hope everyone is swell and miss you Mary, Scott and family. lots of love Michelle xxx

Lesley- Having a great time so keeping this message short. Love you all and can't believe how happy the kids are even when they are stranded in poverty. Makes me realise how much I take for granted. Anyway, love you and Isla and Samantha I am missing you so much and the fishes were amazing Samantha! xxxx