Tuesday 21 August 2007

Manta Rays

A few days ago we were crossing a reef when mum spotted some Manta Rays feeding in the reef. Another catermaran that was traveling with us called "Aussie Oi" saw them to. We lowered our dingy into the slightly swellish water and, along with the snorkeling gear, we headed off. Mum stayed with the boat first then swaped with dad. The massive Bats of the Ocean were so gracefull, although they looked menicing. They'd speed off if we got to close and would flap a corner of their wings out of the water, every now and then. This morning there were spinner doliphins swimming off the stern also. We've been spending a lot of time with 'Aussie Oi', partly because they have 2 kids on board that we all get along well with. Well I'd better go because today we parted ways with Aussie Oi (but we'll meet up again before Musket Cove race week, on the 14th) and now are racing another cat called Salanjo (Sally, Ann and Jo) into the bay that we'll stop for the night in. Fingers crossed that there'll be internet access there!!! C'ya

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