Ampa Patches - 30th April 2006

The Blue Manta has made another dive adventure trip to Tutong. This time... at Ampa Patches. Note: the name is Ampa... not "wutever-pa" as pronounced by Sau Wei. Heheh...

We reached the initial dive site, but the water was really dark; symbolised that visibility is clear. When boatman, Hj Ramzi attempted to drop the anchor, it cant reached the bottom. Hence, the water is far too deep for us to dive. Norman, the dive instructor decided to move us further... this time nearer to a desserted oil rig labelled Ampa Patches.

The water is clear and visibility was great. We saw lots of fishes, but i dont know what species they are. Hehe.. We spotted lots of Moorish Idols, Angel fishes, lion fish and more. I spotted lobster which hid in one of the big corals there. I signalled to my buddy "Cute Manta" to check it out. Surprisingly, he spotted a white tip reef shark instead! Unfortunately I didn't see it.

We did two dives at Ampa Patches. It's good to take a break from seeing wrecks with two longgggggggg dives seeing corals and fishes.

I wonder what's coming next....???

Comments received:
from Eu
wa... so nice... when u wan to bring me diving ? Baby Manta ? ^_^(http://spaces.msn.com/chongeu/)
May 10 10:37 AM

My reply to Eu
Hey Eu, Whenever YOU WANT...!!! hehe.. go get your open water license first la... hehe..(http://spaces.msn.com/keileem/)May 15 8:22 AM

from Elvin Hii
Yes, spotting the white tip was exciting, unfortunately, baby manta was not able to share the excitement moment with me. Anyway, I realised baby manta kept chasing the Moorish Idol in the 2 dives, she must be pretty bore. (http://spaces.msn.com/elvinhii/)
May 01 8:43 AM

My reply to Elvin Hii
Ci tan Kao... where got bored? It's fun to get up close with the Moorish Idols.. and also playing with the Anemonefish... :P(http://spaces.msn.com/keileem/)May 01 8:48 AM