Yesterday was so amazing. Despite the early morning, it turned out to be one of the best experience of my life. We got onto the catamaran around 8 am, and were off soon afterwards. With morning tea, yummy muffins, and the great blue a head, nothing seemed wrong. For about an hour we cruised out to our first destination, Paradise reef. There was a quick breifing about the snorkles and the perimeters of the ocean we could explore.
The water was refreshing and clear as day. It was quiet the breath taking to see a few of the fishies swimming around, close enough to touch. (And because I'm a smart lady I brought my waterproof camera and have some pretty wicked shots!)
Most of the coral was bleached (this is from the wearther and the coral trying to live when it's living conditions have turned). But still very lively.
After an hour or so of trolling around, we head aboard the Catamaran and enjoy lunch. Fresh fruits, salads, cold cuts, and rolls. We are then back on our way to our second dive location (I can't remember the name of it :-( fooey.) And back into the water we go! It's a little chillier, but still refreshing. It's quiet a change at this location though. First thing I see is a bit of a swim, but soo much colour.
The reef is much more healthier, and full of life. With in moments I swim over a little enenimy with two clown fishes swimming around and brushing them selves. Nemo and Merlin! I was disappointed when I couldn't find Dory though. I continue to investigate. There was a jelly fish, about the size of a mandrin orange floating right by my face. Scary at first, but so cool to watch it swim by. Next, I run into Crush, a sea turtle. There is a picture of me swimming beside it. It was so much better then going to the aquarium and watching them swim over head.
I have to say, if there is one thing you HAVE to do in this country, is go and explore the reef.
We got back around 5 pm, and sat down at the grill in our hostel to a Atlanic Cod and Kangaroo dinner. Believe it or not, so long as you dont think about the super cute Hoppers, you can enjoy the tasty meat.
We made a few friends, like Pekay who are simply hilarious. So many shennanigans. I learned how to do a back flip off of Tyler's shoulders, in the pool of course.
Today we have had a chill day. Went into town and enjoy the city. From the mall, to the casino, to exploring the option of going into the biodome (we found another option instead), we enjoyed all the city had to offer. The prominade along the ocean was nice. The weather is simply great. Nothing but sun all day. Our room is a/c, and every time I go between it and outside, my glasses fog up. I dont thing that's ever happened at home.
This evening we are packing up, and getting ready to say goodbye to Cairns as we head off to Townsville and Magnetic Island for the next couple of days.
Afterwards we are going down to Brisbane for Christmas.
Till next time,
Yours In Rovering,
Kimberly McGilvray
xox
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