MONDAY 26TH – MAGNETIC ISLAND

We broke out the snorkelling gear today at long last. This the gear we have been carrying around for use in West Papua. The water around Magnetic Island looks pristine but it is not as good from within as it looks.

There is plenty of coral but it is all wrapped in seaweed so it isn't as impressive as it could be. Because the visibility wasn't that great, we didn't see many fish but I suspect there were plenty there. You just had to be very close to them to see them. To be fair, we were only snorkelling over fringe reefs. No doubt there is better quality coral further out in deeper water.

 

 

But the scenery is magnificent and one can only describe the environment generally as quaint with some modern buildings mixed in. We enjoyed the day and were glad that we went but won't be booking an extended stay any time soon.

As you would expect, Trish was off and swimming as soon as we got near the water.

 

 

We have no idea what this piano was doing at the top of the beach but it was certainly novel.

 

 

Acting on advice received, we didn't worry about stinger suits but it is getting close to that time of the year when they need to be worn.

Tomorrow we head for platypus country, Eungella. Hopefully they will be cooperative.