After 2 theory lessons and 1 pool session, it's time for the actual dive at Pulau Dayang. Ephraim was my instructor, assisted by Yongxiang and Cedric as Dive Masters.

It was relatively a painful 4hours coach ride from Singapore to Mersing Jetty.

2212H: At Mersing jetty, preparing to take another 4hr ride on the boat to Dayang.

0247H: We reached Dayang and checked-in

0829H: Good morning Dayang. Meals at Dayang were in buffet style.

1101H: Got this shot by luck

1103H: Making a descend down the line

1804H: Hello?

1914H: The crew charging up the tanks

Hello Kitty buoy

1813H: While waiting for the coach to depart, playing with a nyan at Mersing jetty

Dive sites were interesting with sightings of bumhead parrotfish, stingrays, sea cucumbers etc

Instax for the instructors, DMs, and my buddy.
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Open Water Dive at Dayang, Malaysia (20 - 22 Apr 12)