Swimming with Crush the Sea Turtle

May 31st 2012

Cairns.. The Great Barrier Reef (GBR)

GBR where we snorkeled!

            This morning was the last morning to have breakfast in our hotel. Tomorrow morning we will be leaving bright and early. We walked down the street to board the Great Adventures Reef Cruise boat. We then hit the ocean trail to the small Green Island. I got off the boat and hit the water with my snorkel gear. It was cold at first but got better until I got out. Then it wasn't so warm. We spent a little time on the island then headed on toward the Great Barrier Reef. Once we made it out there I eat some lunch then hit up snorkeling again. The water was so clear, but it would have been nicer if it was warmer. I got to take a picture with a giant fish and I saw a sea turtle! I was bummed out that I couldn't go scuba diving because my asthma. I was really looking forward to doing it, but I guess that's life.

The Boat we rode from Green Island to GBR

           So anyways, once we were done at the reef we headed back to land. Took the best shower at the hotel and then hit up a small little market. Then we had the best meal so far at our hotel. It was a Brazilian dinner that had delicious steak. Still not as good as the steak from home, but pretty darn close. I'm now typing this blog and trying to stay awake until our plane leaves at 5:30 a.m. So its been fun Australia, but this Kansas girl needs her farm back.

Elizabeth