When we were
planning the trip to Malaysia, we included a one week escape somewhere that
both of us agreed. I understood that diving was not included this time.
As the time drew closer, I can feel that hubby can't just let go
the idea of diving in Malaysia, which he truly enjoyed the last couple of times
he was there. It was a hard decision because it means a huge suitcase full of
diving equipment, and it was going to be a family trip. Beside taking off my
precious time with my family, I have to stay under hot sun getting tanned,
which was one of the last things I want to do in my life.
Anyway, I started checking into different locations we could go,
which offers diving activities and suitable for young kids. I asked my family
if they know of any diving trip that hubby could join. So diving was in the
agenda. The diving suitcase was the first to be ready. However, I was so reluctant
that I left everything at the last minute, nothing was reserved before we left France.
Touched down in Malaysia, my sister found a diver that is willing
to accompany hubby, but this suggestion was refused. He wanted a family trip.
At the very late minute, we couldn't find any hotel that was still available
through online booking. We went through a travel agent with skyrocketed price
and booked the flight one day before departure.
I know this was going to be one of the most boring trips in my
life. But I had to go. 5 days in Perhentian Islands, dream of many divers. My
role was to be the nanny while my husband dives. He made every effort to be
with us whenever he can, yet I still felt so bored, especially when kids were
complaining and fighting nonstop.
When hubby went diving, we walked around the island. The kids were attracted by different kind of swing.
Sometimes we just stayed at the beach in front of our chalet. Kids playing at the beach while I read. I finished 4 books I bought by the third day.
Hubby would sacrify a diving session and come with us from time to time. We would do trekking to the other side of the island. We bought two loafs of bread for fish feeding.
The island is magnifique in view. I used to enjoy snorkelling trips when I was 20+++. Not anymore because with sunbath freckles appear, and having two kids mean you have to take care of them day and night.