I took a ferry over to the island across the way for some snorkeling, sun and fun. I went with a Canadian in my hostel and another Canadian gal we met at the hot-springs. The island was the same island where i got my dive certificate two years before. I think i was so excited to use my new Mask-Snorkel set up that i put sunscreen on my arms and had the Canadian gal goop up my back, then i dove. The snorkeling wasn't all that great. The water was kind of cloudy, but still saw some cool stuff. Back on the beach i layed on my back and fell asleep. Into the water, onto the beach, in and out a few times. When the boat came to get us around 3pm i felt a little burning sensation around my legs and stomach area. Back on the mainland i bought some aloe, but not nearly enough. I awoke many times in the middle of the night in total pain, headache and diarea included. The next morning i limped myself to the nearby marked in search of some real Aloe leaves. The Chinese had no idea what i was asking for when i would say 'Aloe' i walked around for too long and then gave up. On the way back to the Hostel, one of the gals who works there ran into me and she said she would find me some, she did and i covered myself in it and took a nap, she was a life saver. I am still red, but it does not hurt too bad and hopefully it will fade to brown, or even back to white would make me happy.
Josh and i are taking a ferry to Paulu Lompabom (sp) in the morning on our way to Miri.