::The 2nd Installment::
With lowered expectations we embarked on the journey to Similans. I thoroughly enjoyed my dives despite not spotting any pelagics in the 1st couple days. And there was a strange tension on board, everyone doesn't seem to be as lively and bubbly as before. But the heavens gate opened, and against all odds the Manta Rays showed up at Koh Tachai during a late afternoon dive on the 3rd day.
Till date this will be the most exhilarating encounter with the Mantas. They came straight at me twice and I froze in my tracks. Looming towards me it took a suddenly turn and glided gracefully above me. I swore it was only 2 arms length away from me. If it gets any better I'll be riding it!
Other than the encounter with the Manta, I saw many interesting stuff, big ass groupers, trevallies, snappers not to mention the close up with a lone barracuda. (Wish I had a video camera to document) I even got an insight on the 2 different kinds of Mantis Shrimp (might attempt to summarize a video for you guys at a later date).
(Video Courtesy of Albert Kang)
With lowered expectations we embarked on the journey to Similans. I thoroughly enjoyed my dives despite not spotting any pelagics in the 1st couple days. And there was a strange tension on board, everyone doesn't seem to be as lively and bubbly as before. But the heavens gate opened, and against all odds the Manta Rays showed up at Koh Tachai during a late afternoon dive on the 3rd day.
Till date this will be the most exhilarating encounter with the Mantas. They came straight at me twice and I froze in my tracks. Looming towards me it took a suddenly turn and glided gracefully above me. I swore it was only 2 arms length away from me. If it gets any better I'll be riding it!
Other than the encounter with the Manta, I saw many interesting stuff, big ass groupers, trevallies, snappers not to mention the close up with a lone barracuda. (Wish I had a video camera to document) I even got an insight on the 2 different kinds of Mantis Shrimp (might attempt to summarize a video for you guys at a later date).
(Video Courtesy of Albert Kang)
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