This year has really flown! My thoughts wander to our magic little corner of paradise in Virgin Gorda and I count the days until I return to that divine warmth that envelopes your body as soon as you arrive!
I am still in Australia and the winter downunder here in Melbourne has become quite harsh. Unusual for us, even down south, but we are currently experiencing an "antarctic frozen vortex" - very descriptive I thought but it IS really quite icy. The coldest winter in 15 or so years with snow down to 600 metres. The central heating is constantly on and keeps my home snuggly warm.............only a few weeks and I will be floating in those azure blue waters, snorkeling and exploring the pristine waters of the Baths and checking on my favourite lobster family. I hope they are still there!
Here are some wonderful photos of last year's visit!!
Thats me in search of lobsters...............woo hooo!!
That's me holding my breath till I burst, my hand holding a huge
lobster's feeler........he just rests it in my hand!! Then he lets me
stroke it. Awesome! Especially when he is looking straight at my
face...........so much trust!
This photo is under water IN a cave where I have stuck my head in upside
down snorkeling.......the lobster is looking out the front and doesn't
realise I am RIGHT BEHIND HIM........I can rub his backside........how
clear is this water!!!!
Another angle of this same very large lobster.............how gorgeous
is his rounded bottom and the silly duffer doesn't know I am there!! He
is looking out the front!
Two other lobsters in another coral cave..........I was hanging upside
down and just put my camera inside the entrance of the cave and there
they were!! Bit crowded in that place with fish and all!
This is the front view of the large lobster with the huge bottom tail. Look at his claws and feelers!!
Further up around the coast, a baby lobster looks out but is protected
by his mummy! They are so curious and will actually walk out of their
caves when they see you there. It constantly takes my breath
away...........magic beyond magic!!!
I love Virgin Gorda! It truly is a magical place with history and stunning experiences!!
I am still in Australia and the winter downunder here in Melbourne has become quite harsh. Unusual for us, even down south, but we are currently experiencing an "antarctic frozen vortex" - very descriptive I thought but it IS really quite icy. The coldest winter in 15 or so years with snow down to 600 metres. The central heating is constantly on and keeps my home snuggly warm.............only a few weeks and I will be floating in those azure blue waters, snorkeling and exploring the pristine waters of the Baths and checking on my favourite lobster family. I hope they are still there!
Here are some wonderful photos of last year's visit!!
Onwards to the next snorkeling spot................ at a different beach further down the island!
I love Virgin Gorda! It truly is a magical place with history and stunning experiences!!
