We recently took a short holiday up North of Perth to check out Coral Bay, known for world famous snorkeling and diving. What can I say about our trip to Coral Bay, situated right on the famous Ningaloo Reef? Here are some thoughts I jotted down while on our trip....
"The Elam Family (including one Samuel Cooke) is right now on location at Coral Bay, situated on the Ningaloo Reef. I’m taking time out to write now, after witnessing a world-class sunset. Something about viewing a sunset from a beach is very, very special. God is painting with wide brush strokes of orange, red, pink, blue, tangerine, and azure. My jaw drops and I thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to paint us a Renoir-like canvas on the spot. Only, it’s not Renoir, it’s a “God”. Value? Priceless; Thank you very much."
I’ve learned that Ningaloo Reef is second to nothing when it comes to snorkeling. Better than the Great Barrier Reef, even. Plus, you have to take a boat ride (a few hours) to get to the Great Barrier Reef. Ningaloo Reef is literally just off the shoreline; you simply wade out into the water from the shoreline, and start snorkeling! Ningaloo Reef is in quite a bit better shape than the Great Barrier Reef too. It boasts more than 500 species of fish, I don’t know how many types of coral. Let’s not forget the sea turtles, and sting rays. The water is a beautiful azure and crystal clear. If I hadn't seen it myself, I would never believe it the way it is described.
While we were there, Steve and I celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary. Steve took us on a boating excursion to find and swim with a whale shark, the largest fish in the ocean, but they were elusive the day we had the journey, and we did not get to swim with them after all. Quite disappointing. But, as a consolation we did see 3 humpback whales, and a tiger shark. And, it's always exhilarating to be out on the open ocean.
On our journey to Coral Bay (roughly the distance from Medford to L.A.) we saw many wild animals crossing the road while driving through the bush; emu, fox, kangaroo, rabbits, cows, goats. It was like wild kingdom out there! Coral Bay is literally in the middle of NOWHERE. There are a few grocery stores, a couple restaurants, one or two places to stay, and amazing snorkeling. It is paradise.
The kids found it to be an undersea wonder and enjoyed the snorkeling. Camerin, who is fearless, spent hours snorkeling both alone and with one of us. It is mezmerizing to swim with those fish and to see the coral us close. There is so much life under there! Sam watched closely for sharks (which weren't there), but finally relaxed enough to enjoy the snorkeling. The water is balmy and it's easy to stay in for quite awhile. Lucas took some underwater photos of a sting ray that turned out great. Good on ya, Luc!
It was a long trip with lots of driving, but we were all really glad we went to Coral Bay. Memories were made to last a lifetime.
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