Ally's upate (23 / 07)

Wow what a fantastic holday we had!   I was a bit nervous about diving as I remember diving in the pool as a small kid and being dazzled by all the equipment.  But thankfully diving has come a long way in .... 20 years ... oh my god it can't be that long surely.  I must admit to being a bit nervous when first putting my face under water but soon learned to relax when I knew I could trust the air to keep coming.  I so enjoyed the first course but my ears got blocked and become quite sore.  I went deaf so when people were speaking to me I ended up making diving ok signs much to the amusement of everyone except me. SO I had to visit the doctor at the Hilton (the only advantage of staying there is they had a decent doctor).  Well he took one look at my ears and tut tutted away!   They were full and I mean FULL of wax. To cut a long story short he cleaned them but it was very unpleasent and rather embrassing.  So I have now decided that I have to get it done every five years. The bonus is that I can now turn the volume down on the TV - probably much to the neighbours relief. As they were sore after this, I did not want to push it and had to make the decision not to do the advanced.  It was heart wrenching to see the others off on their dives and hear their stories about the fish they had seen.  I went off snorkling on my own.  I felt like I was back in India or Turkey where a women on her own is fair game.  I had a Mohammed want to come snorkling with me.  He had no chance!!  Maryanne stayed in our flat while we were away and she had terrible weather compared with our 39C.  But I think she had a good time and it so good to see her and catch up.   Back to reality of work and 3 days in I have a sty in my eye - very telling.  So have got a temp in to help me which is great as I now I feel that I can breath and sleep at night. We are looking forward to the wedding on Saturday.  I have spent the last five months trying to find a hat that will match my dress but can't find one so will have to go without one.  The weather is predicted to be good which I am so happy about for Greg and Jessie.  My aunt is thrilled we are coming to stay so that she can see us all dressed up.