Thanks for the advice.

She doesn't drive either (despite the fact that her father is a driving instructor) I don't think she'd last long on Egyptian roads (I am trying to avoid it even though it would be very useful).

I was under the impression that the course in Latvia was just for five lessons for a couple of hours each. Is the PADI course for five full days' tuition? If so, it would be a lot better deal by the sound of it.