Great Barrier Reef
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As we submerge under the crystal blue water, a mass of bubbles floats up from the ‘breathy thingy’ and we begin to explore the Great Barrier Reef. So many different colors of fish and coral, watching the movements of the sea sway with the underwater garden and animals among it. As I lay on the surface with a mask and a snorkel, the waves drift us along as the animals (coral, fish, seatirtles, Nemos, luckily no Bruces) follow along in a chorus of movement. No eels, but so many underwater coves to swim through and under. I may just have to move to Cairns and get certified to go out on a boat to dive until my skin turns into prunes. The boat was almost as fun as the dives. The crew was super friendly, and I almost had a marine biologist design a tattoo for me! Never called me back unfortunately.
The boat we were on ‘Reef Encounter,’ is a part of a non-profit which works on community education and engagement in reef conservation. There are educators, researchers, divers, donators, community organizers and all different ways this organization encourages reef-friendly activity and promotes its safety and prosperity. Future plans lighting up in brain? I think so!
the whole traveling crew
oh yes, and there were free zumba classes in the park. So fun, right after we were walking to the hostel from the reef trip. Hundreds of people shakin’ the hips and shuffeling their feet.
