OZ - The Whitsundays

What a totally wicked time!

When I first set eyes on the Siska and the number of people that were going to be on it I thought it might be a bit cramped, but it was soooooooo amazing!

There were 22 of us on the boat but it really didnt feel like it, and it was definitly not a party boat, which was even better. I felt a bit dodgy as we rocked and rolled out the harbour, which was my own fault as I had played drinking games the night before with some of the guys I had met.

We cruised out and it was the most amazing weather and most spectacular scenery. First stop was Whitehaven beach, which was just spectacular. After a couple of hours sunning we were back on the boat to Dumbell Island where we stopped for the night. After a huge big dish of nachos we had dinner and watched the sunset. I managed a glass of wine and was in bed by 8.30 and fast asleep by 9pm. The best sleep ever!

I woke up the next day just in time for the sunrise. After Milo and toast I hopped in the water with the camera and snorkel. The coral was amazing and there were loads of friendly fish and some I had never seen before. Back on boat for a bit more sunbathing we cruised to our next snorkelling site, which wasnt as good but I was glad cos my camera batteries were dead.

It is unbelievable how many cruise boat trips there are and yet when you actually head out to the islands you hardly see any boats.

This is the best thing I have spent my money on in Oz so far and tonite we get to have free drinks with the crew. Woopee!