We are still heading north and are making great time we will slow down are Cairns where we plan to haul the boat out.Russell Island isn't a big island with lots of broken coral on the beach not a lot of sand so its hard the bare feet, I seem to notice it more than everyone else.
This morning we headed to Russell Island for a snorkel and a look around. After picking up a mooring we snorkel off the boat to the beach. There are some nice patches of coral and some big colourful fish along with some schools of other fish. We also saw some huge clams.
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| One of the huge clams |
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| Amy showing some broken coral she found |
We had finished our snorkel and had climbed back on to Saltheart when Daniel spotted a Manta Ray swimming not far from the boat. Needless to say Daniel, Amy and I got the snorkels and flippers back on in record time while Ian told us where it was. It was an amazing experience swimming next to this beautiful graceful giant. This is something that I have wanted to do. On our last time we went to spots in the Whitsundays and PNG where we have heard they have been seen but never saw one. A fantastic day so far, what will the rest of the trip bring?
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| Beautiful, Graceful Manta Ray |
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| Daniel checking out the ocean bed |
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| The Manta Ray coming back to check us out |
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| Low tide at Russell Island |
1 comment:
another story with excellant pictures, it is a good job my mate had the sense to take the photos
He surely DESERVES A BEER A BIG ONE
if not a smell of one would be nice
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