Day Eight

Today by far was the greatest day of this trip! Not only is it beautiful outside, but we went to the Great Barrier Reef! When we started this trip, i did not expect the Great Barrier Reef to be so jaw dropping. I knew it would be an amazing sight but never did i expect this. The boat ride out to the Reef was a little gross with people throwing up everywhere due to sea sickness. But, as we came near our destination everyone started to get anxious with excitement. When we arrived at the platoon and saw the actual reef with our own eyes, everyone wanted to dive off the boat and go for an adventure. The water is so clear and there are so many fish it is unreal. At first, i was a little anxious to go in the water since i have a little fear of sharks in the ocean. But, after a few minutes i took off my life jacket and i was ready to explore. Snorkeling allows you to breathe and view the wildlife under you at the same time which is miraculous in the Reef. All different types of fish and corals everywhere moving around you. The sight is indescribable especially when you get the chance to come up close to the schools of fish. After an hour of swimming and enjoying myself in the reef, i went inside the boat to go have a bite to eat. The buffet there was unimaginably good and their was a ton of food. I had a whole plate piled up with different types of food that were all delicious. Then, we decided to go in the underwater submarine that showed us up close the fish and corals in the reef. It was nice to learn the different types of coral and how old they really are down there. Once more i went snorkeling in the water and everywhere i went i saw something new. The great barrier reef overall is so amazing and i have no doubt why it is one of the world's seven wonders! This experience definitely opened my eyes to the opportunities snorkeling and scuba can bring to you. This experience entices me to go scuba or snorkeling in other parts of the world and discover new things

Today was all about the wonder of the world, the great barrier reef. It was an amazing time and there are no words to describe how great it really was.