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| "FANTASEA REEFWORLD" |
WEDNESDAY 10.8.2011: Ventured out to the Great Barrier Reef on the "Fantasea Reefworld". We left from Shute Harbour and took 2 hours travelling via Hamilton Island to reach the reef. Perfect conditions for reef viewing and a day on the water. On arrival at the reef pontoon the day's program was:
Viewing the underwater observatory/semi submarine tour.
Lunch by the reef.
Viewing fish from platforms.
Snorkelling the reef. Snorkelling Highlights: 
We were offered all the equipment, stinger suit, wet suit, goggles, snorkel, flippers and flotation jacket - we took the lot! In hindsight, due to Sybil's natural buoyancy she could have foregone the flotation jacket - the continual water rolls from side to side like a beached whale did not present a professional image!
We were offered all the equipment, stinger suit, wet suit, goggles, snorkel, flippers and flotation jacket - we took the lot! In hindsight, due to Sybil's natural buoyancy she could have foregone the flotation jacket - the continual water rolls from side to side like a beached whale did not present a professional image!  |
| FETCHING! |
The "stinger suits" - what fine figures we cut!
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We treated ourselves to a guided snorkelling tour by a marine biologist. Well worth it given the comprehensive information received.
DAY'S HIIGHLIGHTS:
1. Surviving!
2. Feeling as though you were swimming in a giant fish tank.
3. Sighting some 15 whales when travelling to and from the reef.
PERFECT DAY!
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