Saturday, July 25, 2009

Manta & Humpback Explorer - Thursday 23 July 2009

What a glorious day!  The water was beautifully blue, the sky had just enough white fluffy clouds to be picturesque and the breeze was so gentle it just took the edge off the sun's heat. Couldn't ask for more on a winter's day!

We had lovely manta rays circling below us as we snorkelled along the surface watching them feed, roll, bank and double back towards us. It was incredible to be able to have them fly below us and then see them effortlessly flip over so we could see their underbellies. We love manta rays - they are so interactive and personable!

While we were snorkeling with the manta rays, a gorgeous spotted eagle ray cruised right under us, too!

The humpbacks were abundant and most of them were just casually cruising along, doing what humpback whales do. A few were tail slapping and mini-spy-hopping, too. One looked like he was going to do a nice big breach, but then must have thought "nah, that's too much effort" and simply flopped over on his back!

Simply a beautiful day with amazing creatures.

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