Kuredu - Maldives

In article <diosr1$rc6$1@news.freedom2surf.net>, sendmejunk101@hotmail.com
(Paul Smith) wrote:

> - Kit hire is expensive

EVERYthing is expensive in the Maldives,,,,,,,,,,,


Dave Morgan @ Work in the UK

Some Trip photos on line at www.morg.co.uk

Alan Street wrote:
> In article <diosr1$rc6$1@news.freedom2surf.net>, Paul Smith
> <sendmejunk101@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> ? Kevin wrote:
> ? > Off to Kuredu next month and will be diving with prodivers. Has
> ? > anyone been there and have any advice for me?
> ?
>
> <snip>
>
> ? - Take a blob
>
>
> ?????
>
> What's a blob?

Sorry, delayed SMB

Great thanks for the advice
"Paul Smith" <sendmejunk101@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:diosr1$rc6$1@news.freedom2surf.net...
> Kevin wrote:
>> Off to Kuredu next month and will be diving with prodivers. Has
>> anyone been there and have any advice for me?
>
> - Kit hire is expensive, make sure you take your own - especially a
> computer
> - Mycotic ear infections can be a problem, take some advice on what to do
> about it ( http://www.e-med.co.uk/diving/dive_q...php?sub_cat=41 )
> - Take a comprehensive medical kit. You'll need to see the doctor just to
> get an Immodium and it'll be expensive.
> - Make sure you do : The Shipyard, Kahlifushifaru Corner (follow Jutta,
> she knows where to find the frog fish!), Felivaru Thila in the mornings.
> - If there's not a big current on The Express, give it another go on
> another day - more sharks than you can shake a stick at.
> - Snorkelling is good on the less popular north side of the island.
> You'll need to walk over rocks to get there so use booties and adjustable
> fins.
> - Full suits or dive skins are a good idea, there's plenty to sting you in
> the water
> - Nitrox is free, if you're not already qualified get qualified early
> - Take a blob
> - You'll be given a 10L tank. If you use a bit more air, ask for a 12 or
> 15 - there's no extra charge
> - Even all inclusive, water is still US$1.50 a bottle. Buy a couple and
> then refill them from the drinking water tap near the shower at the dive
> centre.
> - The diving is excellent, don't forget to enjoy yourself!
>
> Have fun
>
> Paul
>

In article <diqnge$dou$1@news.freedom2surf.net>, Paul Smith
<sendmejunk101@hotmail.com> wrote:

€ Alan Street wrote:
€ > In article <diosr1$rc6$1@news.freedom2surf.net>, Paul Smith
€ > <sendmejunk101@hotmail.com> wrote:
€ >
€ > ? Kevin wrote:
€ > ? > Off to Kuredu next month and will be diving with prodivers. Has
€ > ? > anyone been there and have any advice for me?
€ > ?
€ >
€ > <snip>
€ >
€ > ? - Take a blob
€ >
€ >
€ > ?????
€ >
€ > What's a blob?
€
€ Sorry, delayed SMB
€
€

Thanks. Hadn't heard that one before