Today was the day! Snorkeling! We got our cab and checked in for the schooner trip. There were 19 of us, young, old, and in between. We had coffee and muffins, talks on safety, and then we we're divided into groups--scuba divers and snorkelers. No wet suits were required.
Our destination, Green Island, was 1 1/2 hours away by schooner. There was virtually no wind so were were under power. Upon arriving, a group of scuba divers went first and then snorkelers could go. We were in about ninety minutes when the clouds opened up...I was wondering what was making the noise and pelting me on the back! Also, the rain was cold compared to the warmth of the Coral Sea! What an experience!
Lunch time...chicken drumsticks, cold cuts, potato, pasta, and green salads, and bread. When we finished, the captain Jimmy, took groups in the dinghy to Green Island. There we walked a path and learned about the rainforest and the sacredness of the island to the Aborigines. There is a resort on the island, but it is still a respected land by the native Australians
When we returned to the schooner, we had another opportunity to snorkel. This time the reef was more colorful and the fish more active...perhaps due to the currents and reflection of the sun.
Heading back to Cairns, we were treated to fresh fruit, a while later, wine, cheese, and crackers, and finally desserts! What a perfectly glorious day!
