It was a difficult decision to decide on a reef tour. There were so many different companies with so much to choose from. Friends had advised us not to go on a really big boat with too many people, but we wanted to go to a pontoon on the reef. That way Ginette would feel a little safer in the water. We finally decided on Reef Magic. The boat took us out to Marine World pontoon on Moore Reef.
We had spectacular weather, warm with not too much wind. We got some good shots here. Using the underwater camera was a bit tricky. For the first while Tom did not know that he had video function on and thought he was snapping photos.
Then, it was hard to see just what you were taking as the screen was so dark. If we ever take underwater photos of fish again we will remember to put it on sports mode for a quick shutter speed as by the time the photo was taken, the quick fish had moved... ah well... live and learn.
A brilliant shot by Avery of a couple of Trumpet fish.
As we had lots of time to snorkel, we saw many different kinds of fish and coral. This coral is brain coral.
The kids especially liked the Napolean Mauri Wrass named Wally. He was about the size of Jocelyn. He would allow people to approach him to be petted. The the Marine Biologists on board said he thinks he is a dog. We cannot take the credit for these next shots, there was a photographer on board taking these. I had to show proof that I was snorkelling so here it is. Okay don't worry... I was not touching any part of the reef. The photographer handed it to me for the pose.
Jocelyn and Tom petting Wally.
We have not found Wallaby Way in Sydney yet, this shot, although not a great one... is proof that Avery and Jocelyn found Nemo at home on the reef.
Take care,
Jocelyn, Avery, Tom and Ginette
