As the monsoon is nearly upon us and the general pace of life here on Koh Tao starting to quieten, it gives those that live and work here a chance to get together, hang out and try something new. After a busy season of filming HD Underwater videos and teaching Professional Underwater Videographer Internships, Oceans Below teamed up with Scuba Junction for a staff and student day out. But this time instead of heading down to the depths, we decided to take a birds-eye view on life. We went trapezing!!!

The day was a beautiful one and perfect for flying high on the trapeze. Everyone was so excited at the prospect of trying it out, some experienced, others not so much! Elisabeth demonstrated a basic routine with poise & 'zen mastery' and we all TRIED to follow her example! With adrenaline pumping we all took our turn at climbing up the ladder to the 10 meter high platform. Hands chalked & hearts racing we all attempted the seemingly crazy jumps, swings & tricks.

Everyone did amazingly in all aspects of the trapeze. Jason wowed us with an unbelievable catch on only his third jump and I stunned the crowd with a stinger of a face-plant on my very first attempt! Not to be beaten and with a little help from my newly acquired pixie wings, knees shaking, I climbed straight back up the ladder and redeemed myself with a tinker-bellesque swing and back flip!!

Me in my Tinkerbell outfit after literally 'flying'!

My scars have nearly disappeared (much to everyone's disappointment!), but the amazing memories of the day still remain. It was a fitting day to end a very busy & successful season here at Oceans Below.

Thanks to Gemma at Flying Trapeze Adventures for her patience and pep talks & also to David Trescot who helped make the day happen.