Sentosa - Part 3

Some humans are like jelly fish. They are heartless and they sting. So be careful when you are with humans, no I mean when swimming in the open sea.

A friend invited me to join him for scuba diving since he thought I love fish and the sea, etc. so much not knowing that I am already almost 100% drained of key resources of time, money and energy.

There are just so many species of life under the sea.

Each in their like and kind.

Looking and functioning in their exact environment and DNA.

In a self sustaining ecosystem. Nature. Evolution or God's creation?

This is an angler's favourite fish. 

GT - Golden Trevally.

A fish this size can feed a family. Slice the meat and stuff them with chili and have them fried.


We'll do GT fishing another time son.


Just act like tourists - snap, snap, snap!




















All things including fish and people look different at different angle.














It is easier to tell if a snake is poisonous as poisonous snakes are usually very colourful or have a diamond-shaped head. 

If only humans have the same traits, colourful skins or diamond-shaped heads and things would be easier for everyone. Just avoid them and stay clear.

Sharks are everywhere, even on golf courses.

Some are like the Great White.

Fearsome.


We worry if we would be like a grumpy old giant grouper when we grow old.

Before that, we have to swim with sharks and survive before we can get old and grumpy.

This is a sports fisherman's dream.

The real GT. The Giant Trevally. Look at the powerful built.

Now I know why my friend asked that I go diving. The awesome experience to be among these stupendous creatures.

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