After plotting the weather for days we jumped in and did a three day island adventure. Not that the weather was significantly better than some of the other days, it simply wasn’t ever materializing as perfect during our week.
First stop: Whitehaven Beach, one of the 10 top beaches in the world with 7 kms of white powdery, squeaky silica sand. The white wasn’t as white as the pics, but pretty. Second stop: Hook Island for snorkeling. While the visibility was limited, we nonetheless saw fish of every color. We thought our new friends from Spain were clever in bringing wet suits. Brrr…we are hoping Fiji water and air are hotter. The memorable moment for me was Sierra realizing in an exhilarated moment that we were surrounded by what could be scary—30 fish-- and in the next moment, that it was safe and fun.
Third stop: Daydream Island and resort. It’s reportedly the first human-made coral lagoon, with plenty of tropical fish, sharks, and stingrays on display, which was cool. Sierra swam in the first warm pool we’ve found around here.
Some people advised us that three islands in one day were too quick but it was fine. I would have liked more snorkeling time, Sierra more playground and swim time at Dreamland and Savannah a little more time at Whitehaven and Hook. It was a little of everything for everyone.
All in all, a fabulous day!
Now we’re back at our abode listening to flocks of screeching sulfur crested cockatoos on one side and the highway on the other.
Tomorrow we’re going to take the big plunge – literally and figuratively. We’re doing an expedition out to the Great Barrier Reef. We’ll be going with a company called www.cruisewhitsundays.com. Check it out!
Catherine & Hersh
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