Frankie :) - Blogabond

Sunday started by a little sleeping in and a quick coffee down at the shop with some of the group. 6 of us had signed up for parasailing the previous day but it was canceled due to the crazy wind. Today’s weather was also crap, so we got our money back since we had it rescheduled for today. Megan and I were crossing our fingers and toes that the snorkeling wasn’t canceled too! We were going to do it yesterday after the sand adventures but we wouldn’t have gotten back in time. After we signed up (yessss), we were told to come back just before it starts to make sure it doesn’t get canceled. So the two of us arrived at 11, got our snorkel gear, and waited. Once getting my suit on the RIGHT way, we were told that us 2 were the only ones to show up. They said we could kayak out there and take our time, since they caused us “so much trouble”. So free kayak rental? And snorkeling as long as we want? UM OK!! After debating whether to take a single or double kayak (always go with the double), we were off to the shipwrecks!! The shipwrecks were placed there for attraction, but they are genuine shipwrecks. Plus they attract fish. So how could we refuse that?

Captain George and Co-Captain Sickels rowed against the waves and took in all of our beautiful surroundings. We abandoned ship after awhile and pulled our kayak the rest of the way. Megan spotted a few starfish along our journey and we held them which was really cool. These guys were huge. A couple was strolling along and offered to take our pictures with the starfish. We later found out that they were from Canada and on holiday at Moreton for the rest of the week. We had a nice conversation with them along the way. They gave us great tips for when we go to Cairns! We parted ways with them at the shipwrecks and Megan and I dove right in! After getting used to floating and breathing, plus the nervousness that comes with cloudy water, we hit the shipwrecks. Holy incredible. Because there wasn’t much sun, it made it hard to see the bottom. But once I was able to focus my eyes (and calm down a bit), all I could see was FISH. FISH UPON FISH UPON FISH. Swimming right past my face. I think I screamed into my mouthpiece with sheer amazing joy. Megan was the leader with her bright green flippers, and we snorkeled our way in and out of the ships. I don’t even know how to describe it except AWESOME. The Titanic scene where they pan over the shipwreck is what I saw. Right in front of me. Except there were tons of fishies. Megan and I stopped to rest on a sand bar right in the middle of the wrecks to de-fog our goggles and we were able to stand up. It was so amazing watching these fish swim right past your legs, right past your hands. After about another 20 minutes of discovery, we headed back to the kayak with wonderful memories. Kayaking back to the hut was easier and we ended up walking back to the wrecks to take pictures too. So we got our workout in for the day!

After a refreshing shower, packing up our things and cleaning the condo, we were home bound! It made it easier that we left on a not so sunny day but it was a fabulous weekend without a doubt :)

P.S. Megan and I named all birds, fish and starfish “Frankie” :)

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Sara Sickels on September 5, 2010 from Tangalooma, Australia

from the travel blog: Australia!!

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