Once again, I had to wake up early today just to attend an exercise. This exercise should have been completed before Chinese New Year but due to bad weather and many other factors, more than half of my colleague and I did not managed to participate previously. It feels kind of lousy having to return to work after a long break but we were left with no choice as this was a one time requirement.
Anyway, I did manage to get winched this time round. It was one in a kind of experience being in the open sea, waiting for the helicopter to pick you up — just like in “The Guardian” if you’ve watched that movie. We’ve been warned that the down wash created by the helicopter would be painful but I felt otherwise. In fact, it feels just like a big shower-head splashing water over you and I simply love that kind of feeling.
The downside is the dirty and salty sea water which I almost gulped down my throat while jumping off the boat. Not forgetting how tedious it was for the logistics support, which is to launch and de-launch the boats, especially during low tides.
PS: I’ve found out a quick and effective way for one to get tanned easily.