It was my first time snorkelling and I really wish I had an underwater camera with me because I got to swim with a green turtle that was about a foot and a half long!! That was definitely the highlight of the day for me! I had been snorkelling for about an hour trying to find a turtle, and although I saw a ton of really cool fish and weird coral reef formations, it just didn’t compare to actually being right beside a turtle in the water. Our co-pilot for the day, Shane, knew that it would make my day if I got to swim with one so when he found one, he came over to tell me and I made an b-line straight for it. So cool!
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On the Way to Airlie Beach
When you round the corner towards Airlie Beach (which is essentially one street full of busy shops, hostels etc), you see a glimpse of the water and it’s just incredible! I actually found myself talking out loud about how gorgeous it was! The water here is turquoise and comes in different shades depending on the depth. The Whitsunday islands (named by James Cook after the religious holiday) are covered in greenery because most of them are protected areas, and they serve as the perfect backdrop for the crystal clear waters. When I was looking down at the water from the mountains, I was sure that I’d be able to spot fish if they were there because the water was so clear. Tony and his wife told me that the water wasn’t even nearly as clear as it usually is.