4/11/2008
okay, so it wasnt a three hour tour of the island. it was more like 12 hour tour going around the island of Moorea, stopping by some various sites such as a pineapple farm, to the highlands (did you know moorea has pine trees?), to mangrove swamps (which weren't supposed to be there), and later to the famous beach of Moorea, Sofitel la Ora, aka THE DEATH SNORKEL.
Funny, i couldnt make up my mind on being excited or terrified. Besides the high wave surges which would bring one dangerously into coral heads, there were sea urchin Diadema, equipped with hypodermic spines 9 inches long, and they were scattered all over the reef. One wrong push with the hand, or swipe of the foot.....
I cant say i left DEATH SNORKEL unscathed but the wounds look a lot worse than they really are. On the otherhand, if you happen to brush your leg against a coral head, you should try putting lime juice over it. The acidity will kill the coral tissue inside your wound and also provides invigorating stimulation. I'll create a photoblog of all my injuries during the trip for your amusement or pity (sorry mom!).
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oh wow jon! stay safe in your adventures! and remember that pyranha you promised me. haha. :)
BEAST!!!
hmmm...piranhas live in the amazon. but i will see what i can do.
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