Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Australia Day 15 Two Sailboats in One Day!


Gorgeous day here for snorkeling in the Low Isles (saw 6 turtles and swam with one of them!) and met a wonderful snorkel buddy - Jane, a divorced gal from New Zealand who just moved here - and we had great fun.  We also saw giant clams, more clown fish, angel and parrot fish, and beautiful coral.  After the whole day of snorkeling on a sailboat (but no sail because not enough wind), we made our way over to the Yacht Club to see if we could get on one of the free sails with a skipper in return for buying dinner at the Club to help it raise money.  We were asked onto Captain Jeff's huge catamaran and had an absolute blast!  See the photo that proves that I'm not JUST meeting geckos, toads and lizards (the sailors hammed it up a bit!)  Today Jane and I are having a quieter day here on the island and we'll walk on 4 mile beach and do lots of restaurant/bar hopping tonight.  Tomorrow I leave for New Zealand!  I will miss the Port Douglas tropics.

3 comments:

  1. Kathy-fun, fun, fun. Looks as if Day 15 was great(especially the picture). Glad you are meeting some fun people! Have a great trip to New Zealand.
    Miss you.
    Norma

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  2. Hi mom! sorry this is my first post; ive more of an emailer than a blogger; but the pictures are amazing im glad you are having fun! im jealous of all the animals you've got to see. I wish I was there!

    Love and miss you,
    Alex

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  3. Wow. I am so jealous. Go glad you are having a blast. You deserve it. Love you - PJ

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