This will be short because we are rocking our way on open seas toward a new anchorage wheree we will have dinner and a night snorkel. It's the afternoon of day 2 and already we've been in the water 4 times. We were able to get in yesterday afternoon and everyone was raving about the fish. There Re far too many to speak of but I did see my first black tip shark yesteday but alot of it was getting the routine down and just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. The coral is bleached but the fish are abundant--schools of anemones ( remember Nemo?), lots of parrot fish, countless varieties of angel fish and butterfly fish. Today we've been in and out of the water three times. The first, before breakfast, was fantastic. There were black tip sharks, we swam along with a turtle, I saw my first scorpion fish, a lobster, bluelipped crabs, it goes on and on. I watched a moray eel puff up for photos this morning too.
Yes photos. We might be the only ones not carrying cameras. It's enough for me to manage my fins, mask and snorkel. The routine is simple and there is lots of help. The crew are fantastic. We have all our gear on the dive boat or doney- I have no idea how to spell that. We just show up when the bell rings, grab outr green towels from the drying rack and our personal water bottles and make our way to the stairs. A crew member takes your stuff, passes it down, you climb down, grab it and go. From there you have help to get your self ready to get in the water. We go in groups of 5 or 6, each with a guide who points out stuff and makes sure everyone gets back to the doney. Thats where they are really so helpful, taking your fins and passing them up, rinsing your gear, hanging stuff up, bringing you juice or a snack, and just generally making sure you have a hreat experience each time you go in the water.
It's a great group of people. Most Re bery experienced snorkellers and have gravelled to places I have never heard of. The food is great. There's no partying as far as I can tell, but then we did have an early snorkel today sp perhap that kept things down last night. But the rule is, when the drinking starts, the snorkeling stops, so that's pretty clear. But this a bar and a bartender on the boat and beer and wine included with dinner so we will see. I found a fellow gin lover. She smuggled her own in. A bit risky since it is illegal to bring alcohol into the country, among other things, and most Muslims dont drink.
There is a torquise blue lagoon surrounding a strip of land off to my left, nothing but blue sea to my right. A couple of small boats are transporting passengers, probably to island resorts. Another island just popped up ahead. A steady breeze is blowing. Lovely.
Yes photos. We might be the only ones not carrying cameras. It's enough for me to manage my fins, mask and snorkel. The routine is simple and there is lots of help. The crew are fantastic. We have all our gear on the dive boat or doney- I have no idea how to spell that. We just show up when the bell rings, grab outr green towels from the drying rack and our personal water bottles and make our way to the stairs. A crew member takes your stuff, passes it down, you climb down, grab it and go. From there you have help to get your self ready to get in the water. We go in groups of 5 or 6, each with a guide who points out stuff and makes sure everyone gets back to the doney. Thats where they are really so helpful, taking your fins and passing them up, rinsing your gear, hanging stuff up, bringing you juice or a snack, and just generally making sure you have a hreat experience each time you go in the water.
It's a great group of people. Most Re bery experienced snorkellers and have gravelled to places I have never heard of. The food is great. There's no partying as far as I can tell, but then we did have an early snorkel today sp perhap that kept things down last night. But the rule is, when the drinking starts, the snorkeling stops, so that's pretty clear. But this a bar and a bartender on the boat and beer and wine included with dinner so we will see. I found a fellow gin lover. She smuggled her own in. A bit risky since it is illegal to bring alcohol into the country, among other things, and most Muslims dont drink.
There is a torquise blue lagoon surrounding a strip of land off to my left, nothing but blue sea to my right. A couple of small boats are transporting passengers, probably to island resorts. Another island just popped up ahead. A steady breeze is blowing. Lovely.
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