Back we are with the travels of our guest Bashful
New years eve for us usually involves staying put at home with all the furries..of course we were away this time so we needed to do something a bit different.
We decided to spend the day at the Great Barrier Reef.
I have had the absolute joy of visiting this reef 4 times..this time we were at the top part of the reef so I was really looking forward to this!
The company we went with was http://www.silverseries.com.au and the catamaran we took was the Silverswift which left from Cairns.
The day started early in the morning..on board all drinks and morning teas were included and the lunch was a smorgasboard of salads and cold meats and prawns, hot meals and breads the whole works also afternoon tea, cakes and cheeses and crackers and we would be glad because with 3 different reef stops and a total of 5 hours in the water we worked up a huge appetite!
Please enjoy a snorkel with us as we show you our own beautiful Wonder of the world..and yes I noted some coral bleaching has occurred and so we must all play our part in being gentle with the environment ..as much as this Great Barrier Reef is Australian through and through it belongs to YOU to..it is there for the whole world and let us hope it continues to be.
I hired an underwater camera for the day as I was not keen on fiddling with settings etc and knew he camera would be already set for the underwater pictures..the photographer, continuing our small world discussion used to live in our state not far from hubbies uncle and was in the CFA there..small world..
I will continue with our New Years Eve tomorrow! have a great day xx
Just spectacular. Love the reef….have only been in the southern part.
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It is amazing..i found more bleaching here than in the southern part around Heart reef..still amazing..let’s hope it stays that way 🙂 xx Fozziemum xx
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oh this time it was down under literally! This stone saw more things than any human! And it’s breathtaking how wonderful this slice earth can be! Hope the toe is better, that’s a super mean ouchie… it reminds me about my bad experiences with that “jesus sandals” as I was a teen :o)
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Easy he sure was down under 🙂 and yes this earth is far more beautiful than we deserve I think 🙂 he has seen a lot in his travels ! and yikes..i ended up gong for an xray when I got home it was so fat and sore…still sore..and yes the Jesus sandals of my youth had a lot to answer for..as did my ‘treads’…yowsha 🙂 xxx
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Did we say before that we are jealous of Bashful’s time with you? Can only say that we’re now green with envy 😀 What a stunning time you all had – thanks for sharing those glorious photos.
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Thank you so much Annie 🙂 I am kinda jealous of myself 🙂 it was a wonderful time and a really fully adventure packed time! I am sure Bashful will sleep like a rock when he gets home hahaahah 🙂 lves Bev xx
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WOW!!! I LOVE SNORKING!!!! I enjoyed this so much. The pics were beautiful. 😀
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Thanks Sharon 🙂 I love it too! I love the quiet and the sensory aspects 🙂 an I would love to scuba dive again too 🙂 loves Bev xxx
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it looked beautiful bashful was lucky to go. Almost like you were swimming in an aquarium
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It is beautiful and I wish everyone had a chance to see it Fred 🙂 betterthan an aquarium when you get up close to the fishies 😉 Bashful had a ball 🙂 loves Fozziemum xx
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WOW! What a stunning place. You are so lucky to have visited it. that large fish was getting over familiar:)
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Indeed we always feel so lucky when we get the chance to do something like this Sue 🙂 that big fish is beautiful and gentle 🙂 and hey are known as the Labradors of the sea as they are so friendly..they used to be hunted for eating but now are protected 🙂 loves Bev xx
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Stunning and we have to admit we too are green with envy. Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly
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Thank you sweet Molly 🙂 it was a great day out..a special spot indeed..loves and have a great Tuesday Fozziemum xxx
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Makes me want to come back so I can snorkel the reef again. I loved the diversity of coral. And how fun that you got so close to the Wrasse. Thanks for the vicarious snorkel day…
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I agree astounding place and I am sure not the last time I will go 🙂 glad you snorkelled along with us 🙂 loves Bev xx
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Reblogged this on Piglove and commented:
These pictures are beyond beautiful! The water is so clear and sparkly. And the fish – WOW! I’ve never seen fish so colorful or BIG. You know that dad is in awe of little Nemo. I wanna go! Friends – check out Bashful’s BIG adventure under water – WOW! XOXO – Bacon
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He sure is having a blast Bacon 🙂 xxx Loves Fozziemum xx
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I know he is my friend! The pictures say it all. It looks like a blast! XOXO – Bacon
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One happy little dude! 🙂 loves Fozziemum xx
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Ouch, your toesy looks so sore. Hope it’s all better now. Fabulous photos (as always). Was that big fish a gruper? They scare the be-Jesus outa me. 😉
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It’s better but still sore ..urghh idiot me hahaha 🙂 surprised o could get my flippers on and off hahahah 🙂 no he is a Wrasse Gropers are a tad intimidating I agree 🙂 this guy has he nickname the Labrador of the sea as they are so friendly 🙂 loves Bev xx
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You had the best Holiday ,and Bashful has got some memories he will never forget,xx Rachel and SPeedy
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We did and I am sure Speedy he will have some great memories 🙂 loves Fozziemum xx
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I’m not always envious of a rock but today I am. 😉
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Hahaah he sure has the life doesn’t he 🙂
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WOW! Bashful went snorkeling? SOOOOOO COOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀 😆 😀 This must be like the best vacation EVER for him! He’s really having the time of his life, huh? Does he even want to go back home? 😉 Smooches, Roxy & Tigerlino ❤
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Roxy and Tigerlino I think he still misses home..but would like dual citizenship 🙂 he did very well out there snorkelling 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxxx
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Ouchies on the eggplant toe! It matches the color of some of the coral you all saw underwater!! You sure did show Bashful an incredible time on his visit. WOWZERS.
Hugs, Sammy
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Sammy it sure did match! got even more pretty as he days went I hahaaha 🙂 still sore too ouch! I hope Bashful has had fun:) we try and keep the little guy busy 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx
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Mom says she bets you actually broke that eggplant toesie and it will hurt for a while….she’s had almost ALL her toes broken by whamming against stuff in her 67 years! OUCHIES!
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Sammy us mums always do that! they could not see any obvious breaks but yes I think I did..it matches the other tootsie I broke years ago and by they hurt for ever! maybe mum and I need tootsie protectors..oh that;s right they are called shoes hahaaah 🙂 67! no way….uh uh… xx
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I think you broke your toe! Oops! Nothing you can do for it anyway.
Again, I’m jealous of a rock. Dammit!
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Yep can’t do a thing anyway..and no obvious break but still sore..just kept hitting it urghhhh..and yes I think a few peeps are jealous of a rock hahaahah 🙂 xx
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granny…de food serviss gurl iz rite !!! ewe take mega awesum total lee rockin soooper kewl fantastic fotoz…
N WE COULD SEW LIVE THER!!!! DE FISH…..DE GLORIOUZ FISH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Guys i KNEW you would love the fishies hahahaah 🙂 all those sweet fishies hhahaahah 🙂 thankyou for the compliments 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxxx ❤ ❤
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Breath taking photo Bev! Love the Maori fish…he is cute in a weird & wonderful way!!
Bashful went snorkelling?? Amazing! That rock gets around more than most of us humans, hahahaha!!!
Happy new year to al.
Love Sherri-Ellen & ‘Purrince’ Siddhartha x0x0x0
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Thanks sweets 🙂 yes Bashful sure gets bang for his buck on his travels:) the Wrasse is so lovely..he had some wounds on his head which they were keeping an eye on they did not know what had happened to him 😦 poor sweetie Happy New Years to you all too Loves Bev xx
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LOL he sure does! I bet he has more ‘air miles’ then some humans 😉
The Maori Wrasse IS lovely….I am sorry he was hurt tho. Do Wrasses fight or could it have been another sea creature?
So far it has been a fairly HAPPY New Year minus the frazzled PC & a Hyperostosis flare-up & the 5 feet of snow, hahahaha!
Love S-E.
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Glad so far the New year has behaved..i d not think they fight they think he may have been caught up in something or maybe a bigger fish has had a go at him..love his blue lips 🙂 Loves bev xx
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Did you find NEMO????????
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Sure did Charlie! and all his family too hahaah 🙂 xx
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Beautiful photos Bev and I can’t think of a better way to enjoy New Years. I had a lovely day too, beautiful Queensland, views back of Glass House mountains wandering around beautiful spot, outrageous humidity listening 2 fab, celtic bands and others and driving through fab rainforest to calls of bell birds.
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Sweets that sounds perfect! what better way than to spend the time enjoying our gorgeous country 🙂 and I do miss the sound of bellbirds 🙂 xx
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Those are great photos, what an adventure. That big fish is amazing.
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He sure is Ellen 🙂 such a sweet and curious critter 🙂 thankyou it was a great adventure indeed 🙂 ad every holiday we try and see as much as we can of nature 🙂 loves Fozziemum xx
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So glad you got an underwater camera. What a beautiful day!
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It sure was a great day and that camera was perfect! 🙂 xx
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What fantastic memories too!!!! You guys had a vacation that is going to be near impossible to top!
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Great memories..we make sure when we do get away from chumming here that we get all we can out of it..we work hard but play hard too hahaah 🙂 loves Bev xx
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Wow. I wish I could travel the world like Bashful! Ellie
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Ellie he has the dream life alright hahaha 🙂 loves BeV XX
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Oh, Bev, these photos are so gorgeous. Bashful (and you all) are so lucky to have been able to scuba at the Reef. Fantastic! And, yes, you could say I’m a bit envious! 😀
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Linda thankyou 🙂 yes it was number 4 visit for me and I will be going again..the place just calls me 🙂 so amazing 🙂 loves BEV XX
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Bashful is the luckiest rock that I know! What an incredible place to visit. Your photography is mind-blowing! I can’t wait to see more!
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M.K what a wonderul compliment! I feel very humble 🙂 Bashful sure is one lucky guy! and even though we found there was a bit of water in his ‘scuba gear’ he didn’t complain haahhah 🙂 loves BevXX
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Wow, Wow, WOW…and that’s just for the food!! BOL, we’re kidding! Those underwater photos are amazing!! Bashful really got to do it all while visiting you!
Wally & Sammy
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Bwahaah yes food gets me all WOW too guys! 🙂 and yes Bashful missed out n nothing..we made sure he felt included in all activities…well most bwahahaahah 🙂 loves Fozziemum xx
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OMG, OMG, I’ve never dreamt that it is possible to feel a twinge of envy of a stone!!!!
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Haahah indeed he sure has me envious when he travels around the world….what a guy ! sees everything 🙂 hugs Fozziemum xx
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what beautiful pictures and colors, great fun! thanks for sharing.
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So welcome sweets and thankyou 🙂 yes it’s always the colour of the reef that amazes me…it is quite awe inspiring 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx
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WOW! Your pictures are amazing and beautiful. I am always astounded by the abundance of colors and shapes — fish, coral and reef alike! 🙂
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Me too! and thankyou so much 🙂 it is really such a wonderful world under the sea..and such diversity in one area is astounding! another reminder we are very small in the grand scheme of things and need to be so wary of all we leave behind for others 🙂 loves Bev xx
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Hims lucky yous didn’t dwop hims or hims didn’t get eaten by one of those big ole fishies. MOL very purretty fotos.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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Haahah he was well safe in Fozziedads grasp 🙂 as indeed I would have a hard tme explaining to Bacon that his rock was “swimming with the fishes” hahahaah thankyou sweet ones 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx
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OMC…Bashful had a day that he could never, ever forget. Lovely…I want to go there too.
(((Shoko)))
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Grab your togs and scuba gear Sjoko and I will enjoy having a reason to go back 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx
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*Shoko 🙂 xx
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Will do…think mom and dad would like to come too. hehe
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They are more than welcome..sorry sweets had to go into some other part of my dashboard to answer you..your comments keep hanging up in notifications and I have no idea why??? urghhhh WP
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Oh WP is driving me crazy. Can’t find any REPLY button under your comments to keep the thread going…now I see what you mean Bev!
The New Year is just here. I have no expectations of it being great….as long as it is quiet I am happy 😉
I hope the Wrasse will recover; he is such a darling…
Love S-E. ❤
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Yep..welcome to the stupid WP debacle ..off to suss settings out cos it’s insane…brb…urghhh xxxx
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Oh the REPLY button has returned!!
I found I could not access my Comments so I could change the fonts….
Don’t they know less is MORE?!?!?!
Good luck.
Don’t jump!
Love S-E. ❤
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It returned because I had to change it..stupid thing 😉 xxx
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I just went in to settings and changed threaded conversation to 8 deep….urghhh never been an issue before 🙂 loves BEV XX
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Hmm settings…I must try that…
We are in this morass together right?
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Yes….urghhh flippin thing….
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I have to try what you did….it I can figure it out…wish me luck!
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I went to settings..then discussion..and it says how many threads to comments and changed it 🙂 bon voyage….just sayin < 3
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I wondered what to do once I got into Settings, rofwl>>>thanks for your help!
I am so screwed!!! ;0
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AS ARE WE ALL BWAHAHAAHAA 🙂 xx
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I think I sorted the changes out….I hope……
Bashfull could help you perhaps??? 😉
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I believe a rock would be better able to help than the wp peeps hahaa 🙂
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HAHAHA!! I totally agree with you Bev 🙂
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OMG! I don’t dive, but I love to snorgle. Peter does have his scuba license tho he hasn’t done a ton of diving but he is ready to try the GBR! Fab photos, you encourage me to post my photos of our Hump Back whale watch on a sail boat last Sept. Photos don’t compare to yours, but it was incredible
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Oh I bet Peter would love it! I have had a brief diving experience which I had 2 panic attacks haahha I got water in my mask and panicked and tried to pull it off haha not wise that far under! the diver got me back up and I did the same thing! then the third time I was in heaven! and would love to learn properly.Phil couldn;t do it fullsop..he freaked right out..it has taken a few trips for me to help him get confident with snorkelling 🙂 an please pop the whale pics up..i love them we have ha several fantastic whale watches and my don’t they take your breath away ..I will try and find some also..got some good mum and calf arials the time my daughter and I took a chopper flight back from the reef..amazing creatures 🙂 loves Bev..pee ess you ever get down here I strongly suggest a trip to the reef 🙂 xx
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What a treat to see this place, the mountain with all the vegetation so many unusual plants. Never see anything like it in Ohio. You got your own special tour how terrific and thanks for showing it to us.
Sweet William The Scot
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Thankyou Sweet William and you are very welcome! it is a lovely part of our country and we would love to re visit one day! sending love to you and Lee and hugs as well Fozziemum xxx
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