In the tropics at last

We crossed the Tropic of Capricorn the way to Coral Bay so we’ve finally made it to the tropics.

We are treated to days in the high 20’s and mild evenings and we know we have finally put the wintery weather of the south behind us. Coral Bay is very touristy and the cost of things here reflect that.

The main attraction here is the Ningaloo Reef which is how this place is promoted by Tourism Commission. We went on a 2 hour cruise on a glass bottom boat plus I did some snorkeling. The coral whilst it was stunning it all it’s shapes and sizes was a dull brown in colour, not all the colours of the rainbow as you see in the tourist brochures. Why do they do this? All it does is disappoint you when you get there. Besides that, it was wonderful none the less and the fish are very friendly as you swim them. I also spotted a

We were also treated to some of the most stunning sunsets we’ve seen to date, which is the prefect way to finish the day there.