Boat crew, Chief Capt Joaquin, Paz, and Kevin
This gentleman, on our boat was from Denmark
Snorkeled with a nice family with young kids. I was so happy that the are starting their children early.
This was the excitment of the day! A huge nurse shark, taking a nap under the coral. The biggest nurse shark, I’ve ever seen
Barracuda
Huge turtle, it was in a different place, not sure if it’s the same one…or just following us?
Another beautiful day! Frances, (college room mate) arrived with her two sisters and a friend, Kay. Went snorkeling with Frances (college roomate) and Kay.
Frances
Turtle resting on the bottom
Saw many turtles today. Our captain, Joaquin, likes to take people snorkeling in the morning. Fish and other sea creatures are out feeding.
Large Barracuda
Another turtle resting in eel grass
School of Barracuda. Its kinda dark, but unusual to see
Back to the pier. Lovely day in the water
Pelicans arrive for lunch
Leaving the pier. Its a perfect day for snorkeling. Wonder what surprises the coral reef has today?
A sting ray, partially covered in sand. I see you.
Still trying to hide? I see you ray.
Then a huge eagle ray glided by…I din’t know they were purple/blue.
Soft coral
The coral reef has taken a beating with the oceans getting warmer.
Snorkeled with a lovely couple from Europe
And a couple of guys, from Canada, I think
Captain Joaquin and snorkel guide, Paz.
Back to the pier. Wonderful Day
Arrived back to pier. Great Experience!
Back to my hotel/apartment at Casa Velero for shower, rest and look at photos I took.
Left Pier. It rained all night, was concerned about how clear it looks underwater. By the time we got to the reef, it was looking worse.
Upon reaching the coral reef, was looking a lot worse.
Under the water it wasn’t as dark. It was quite calm.
Huge barracuda, the pic doesn’t reflect the huge size
It started raining when we were in the water
Snorkeled with a couple from France
The weather was looking worse. Heading back to the pier.
Today, Captian Kevin is taking me to the deep part of the reef. Hoping it will be in better shape, the downside is that everything looks so blue.
Dead coral reef
Went snorkeling this morning with a group. One couple from London, France and Canada, plus me from San Antonio, TX, Including Captain Joaquin
Saw a turtle eating breakfast?
Another turtle, its morning and they are out and feeding
Turtle swimming to surface
Just as we were swimming back to the boat….another turtle
It’s so wonderful to be back to Puerto Morelos and my hotel, Casa Velero. I can’t wait to jump in the ocean.
We went early in the morning. The sun was in and out, so pics are dark.
We. went ou to the coral reef early. The sun was barely out, so pictures are dark. You can see the condition of the coral reef compared to previous years pictures. It also could depend on what reef they took us to.
Is this my web site of Ann Hardee?
When not traveling for leisure, this is my work life.
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I’m leaving in three days. Seriously want to get in another snorkel and try to improve my pics. The rest of the week’s weather looks bad. It’s windy and some rain. When it’s windy and overcast, and little sunlight, the water isn’t so clear and everything looks blue-green. But it’s my last chance to capture beautiful sights in the ocean.
A new pier for this season.
Captain Auturo, I was the only one today.
To the Coral Reef
Barracuda
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