quero

About me

Citizen of the world with roots (and my first dive certs) in Brazil, driver’s licenses from five countries, passport from the US, I have lived and worked on four continents and in a dozen countries.


Having worked early in my career as a classroom teacher, then as a university lecturer/teacher educator, and finally as a trainer trainer (ministerial level), I eventually decided to go back to working directly with students again. This time, though, my classroom has no walls and the field trips are in the ocean! Yes, I became a scuba instructor.


I now live and work on the island of Phuket, in southern Thailand. I focus on helping individual students and divers make the most of their scuba diving holidays/vacations here on Phuket. I’d love to work with you!

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called hand feeding whale sharks in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    furthermore, i have not at any point condoned or encouraged the feeding of whalesharks. if you would read the actual posts, rather than...
    10 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called hand feeding whale sharks in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    I know you did, limbo1, but somehow those few, true words of yours slipped right past the intended audience. I hoped that a "heavier" post...
    10 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called hand feeding whale sharks in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    I agree with strauss1944's position. We should not be feeding wild animals, including whale sharks, with the goal of enhancing tourism...
    10 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Scared to dive in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    Lauren, get a private instructor who will patiently give you as much time and attention as you need, and will coach you past your fears. I...
    15 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sipadan Water Village - avoid in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    There are indications that both criminal and terrorist groups are planning violent acts against foreign tourists in eastern Sabah. Of...
    15 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommendations for best in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    Sorry, christolles, I don't know the rates since they're pretty much all-inclusive with meals and room, so PHP 600 is not really reasonable...
    23 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommendations for best in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    Anilao sounds perfect for you. Lots of inexpensive places to stay, not much going on in terms of nightlife, but that's not important to...
    26 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Diving Gorontalo, Sulawesi in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    One of my customers, last month. He was happy with it.
    26 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Diving in Malaysia or Indonesia in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    Actually, #2 has it partly reversed. November is not an ideal time to dive in any part of Malaysia, and November diving in peninsular...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called diving on Pulau Weh indonesia in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    The entire Manado area is predominantly Christian, so there isn't the same degree of abstinence in food and drink as in areas with mainly...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called diving and hurting tooth in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    I tend to get sinus congestion, and for me prevention includes keeping my head warm. I sometimes have to sleep wearing a fleece hat in an...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called diving and hurting tooth in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    While what you describe--pain on ascent and worse as you get shallower is pretty typical of barodontalgia (barotrauma in a tooth). But it...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called diving and hurting tooth in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    Go back to your dentist and get an x-ray to see if there's any place air might be trapped under the filling. If expanding air presses on a...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Similian live-aboard recommendations in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    Nevertheless, Steve, the trips are definitely scheduled and are on offer. The first three sailings were discounted to boost bookings. I do...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Similian live-aboard recommendations in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch

    Yes, I know. I was trying to be gentle in offering the updated information. :-)
    about 1 month ago

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