Kota Kinabalu - Bye Borneo!

Flew back from Sandakan and got in early. Couldn’t check in to my capsule immediately so I went to do my laundry at the local laundry bee. After that, I took my backpack and did island hopping around the Marine park - specifically to Sapi and Manukan island. On Sapi I met Kate, who was a medic who did a 6 month placement in Cambodia, so spent a bit of time with her just relaxing and snorkelling as she watched my stuff. After Sapi, went to Manukan and had lunch, went snorkelling and got so lucky! Saw reef sharks, blue spotted rays, puffer fish, needle fish, barracuda, clown fish. It was amazing. I spoke with a lifeguard ‘Ray’ who had worked there for 15 years and he agreed to watch my stuff which was really nice. Relaxed the rest of the day on the beach and spoke to dad on Ft. Met Owen, from Michigan when I got back and grabbed some food at the Philipino market followed by an overpriced beer at Chubb’s. Next day I started my advanced course with Jacky as my instructor, with Fern, Batiste and Leonie. That evening Met Canadian Marc and went bowling with some hostel people. Next day - finished the course and watched an amazing sunset from the marlin statue after a beer with my fellow course mates. Spent the evening relaxing in bed. Last day, went to the gym, got lunch at CFC and then headed to airport! Amazing time to wrap up my short stay in Borneo. I will be backRead more