We were both dosed up with travel sickness medication. Unfortunately not everyone else was! Choppy seas until we reached the pontoon at the reef. However, once we were there the weather was kind to us with no further rain and even some sunshine in the afternoon.
Had a go at snorkelling which was great fun. Then went out on a semi-submersible and a glass bottomed boat to observe the reef and the beautiful fish. There is an almost tame reef wrasse called Wally, who stole the show. He enjoys being stroked and likes to be in on all the action!
This is Wally...
Here are a few of the many pictures we took.
Another great day out! Here we are on the way home, which was far less choppy thank goodness, but it was still raining in Cairns when we got back.
Today was our last full day in Australia as we set off for Hong Kong tomorrow morning. We have had a think about the things we like and the things we don't like about Aussie. Here is a list.
The good bits...
1) Sydney
2) Melbourne
3) weather South of Brisbane, thereafter too hot and humid
4) Echo Point in the Blue Mountains
5) Effortless driving on nearly empty roads
6) Koalas
7) Abbreviations eg Ambo. Ute, Oz etc - leaving time for beer!
8) Conservation, even snakes and spiders!
9) Beautiful beaches
10) Fishing
11) Virgin Australia
The bad bits...
1) Flora and fauna - most species are out to get you in some way!
2) Snakes - 7 of the 10 most deadly in the world!
3) Big spiders - Andy hates them!
4) Crocs and Box jellyfish render northern beaches unusable for much of the year. Sharks do the same for the rest!
5) even some of the plants release neurotoxins if touched!
6) Soulless Brisbane
7) Ayr, small town north of Brisbane with no redeeming features and the worst meal of the trip!
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