My oldest dives alone in Yap

G'day!

I just want to check in with you from time to time so that you know that we still exist. Everything went a little differently than planned because my oldest got pretty sick after 2.5 days of diving.

Since then she has spent most of her time lying in bed.

Of course I couldn't do too much about it. Because I kept her company while my oldest went diving during the day. It's definitely less fun for him alone. However, my oldest wanted to at least see the pictures of what she was missing.

And lots and lots of manta rays...! Four or five at once from very close and for a very long time. And because the manta rays have basically made themselves at home there and are always there, they also call the dive site a “regulars’ table”.

Well, we hope that this strange virus leaves them alone soon. It's exciting that these viruses are so tiny - even I'm a real giant in comparison - and that they can be so annoying at the same time. What do I learn from this? Size doesn't matter!

Luckily there is a cat in the house who also takes great care of my oldest. Or she just likes having someone lying around to pet her. Either way, it's a win-win situation.

My oldest and I spend most of our time in the room at the moment.

But I think that my oldest would much rather see the sea from underwater and can't really enjoy the view with me. I don't take it personally. I can understand her well. Hopefully she'll be well again soon. In any case, here in Yap there won't be any more diving for them. Tomorrow we fly back to Palau.

We'll be there until after Christmas. I'll be in touch again to let you know what's going on.

Until then, warm greetings from Travis the Buddy Bear