The Best day! Awesome!!

1) Homeward Bound 2) Trish ready for the day 3) Upolo Cay

Today was a great day. Sailed at 8am for the Barrier Reef. I booked with Ocean Freedom and it was a great choice. We landed first near Upolo Cay on a near perfect day. It is a tiny little sand cay ( Sea Cucumber poo)I took the boat to the cay and then walked through the shallow water to deeper water (where reefs were) I practised my snorkeling so that I was prepared for the afternoon. I walked back to the cay and sat and stared out to sea. I saw several turtles and a shark. After a lovely lunch we set off again to 'Wonder Wall" on the outer Upolo reef. After a short trip in a glass bottom boat. I went snorkeling. it was amazing! The size of the coral and the colours of the fish.. it was great. Snorkeled as long as I could. I made the mistake of wearing a buoyancy vest and a wet suit. {I was a bit nervous} and I was buoyant!!! I kept on tipping over ..and found the flippers heavy going. But despite that it was great. The crew were a great bunch of young men and women. Going out of their way to make sure I had the best day.. It was very relaxing lazing around after the snorkeling enjoying an ice cold corona. On the way back the crew served us with huge platters of fresh fruit, cheese and biccys and cakes. They also took time to chat with us which made it so much more personal. A wonderful day. I saw nemo of course, and so many of his family members' Photos to follow when I get them developed.

Only downside was after I walked home I had agonizing pain around my ankle - over use of the muscles from the heavy flippers and not something I do regularly. Hot & cold treatment and nurofen and see how I go tomorrow!

Work was ok this week. I have been busy with the filing system, Enjoying the beautiful weather and my early morning walks.

Well my last week begins on Monday!!! What can I say back to the cold of Melbourne. I want to see the boys of course, I miss them heaps,, but that cold..

til next time