The weather was windy, as it has been the last 2 weeks, but at least the sun was up! The boat picked us up at the hotel and we went up to the barrier reef that surrounds the island. It's a tricky drive with the boat as there is corals everywhere, but our captain, obviously, has done it before and there were no accidents!
The first stop was the shark feeding. The captain got in and put a rope under the water along the boat, and then he pulled out the bucket with fish. Shortly after there were several sharks swimming around. After a short while we were aloud to jump in with our snorkels and we were all (we were 8 people) on a line holding on to the rope. The captain kept throwing the fish for the sharks while we watched under the water! Amazing! They were right there!
After the shark feeding we drove all the way up to the barrier reef that surrounds the island, and in Bora Bora there is only one pass where boats actually can enter in to the lagoon. Then we stopped for snorkeling. We got the gear on and then the captain guided us on a tour under the water. Another amazing experience. I have snorkeled before, but the corals were so beautiful in different colors and and they are everywhere! As I don't have an underwater camera, I was not able to take any pictures, but it's for sure something I will remember. When we got back to the boat we all got some food to feed the small, colorful fish, which were very friendly!
After snorkeling we got back in the boat and went to another spot for Stingray feeding. The rays were more or less expecting us, and it didn't take long until there were several rays next to the boat. Again, the captain got in with his bucket and asked us to get in. Even before I got in, there was one coming up saying hello. They are quite big fish and very friendly. I was laughing the whole time I was in the water as they kept climbing on you. They are very soft and we could pet them on the top. One ray even gave me a kiss on the arm!
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| Lost my flip flop while the ray is kissing my leg |
After feeding all the fish in the lagoon, we went around the island with the boat and ended up at motu Tapoo, a sandy little island in the lagoon. Absolutely beautiful.
After spending some time at motu Tapoo, we headed back to the hotel. That's when the captain pulled out his ukulele and sang for us. Great day, and now I'm probably going to fall asleep in front of the TV. Tomorrow laundry and packing those bags are on the schedule!
Cheers my friends!
Camilla
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