This is by far one of my favorite things to do out here :) You just never know what you're going to see! I haven't actually perfected the art of snorkeling yet. I often grab things I shouldn't :) or let myself get pushed into large chunks of coral. I have learned that there are better times for snorkeling than others and this typically depends on the tide.
If the tide is out and the water's too low, the waves are harder to manage and you're too close to the coral itself. For those of you who haven't been snorkeling yet, this is dangerous because coral can really cut you if you're not careful! If the tides is coming in, the currents may be too strong and you could find yourself being tossed around. A very unnerving experience as well and unfortunately, I have the scars on my legs to prove it.
There really is a perfect spot of time where the tide is in and the water's high and calm...it's perfect.
It just reminds me of how sweet the Father is :) I really mean that. This is something I really enjoy doing in a town that lacks avenues of entertainment. We have no parks, we have no movie theaters or bowling allies (no jokes, I love to bowl :), and no malls to stroll through; BUT, we have the ocean. I've never lived near the ocean before and so now I think I'm addicted ;)
There really are some beautiful coral reefs around the island. It's amazing I get to see them.
Thankfully a new friend of mine actually owned an underwater camera so we were finally able to get some pictures of the things we've been swimming around this year :) Thanks Marshall!!
