Thierings on Tour

Today was moving day, but as it was only a short drive down the road we didn’t rush too much. There was colouring in, breakfast in our pjs and a sign that it would be our lucky day with two double-yolkers!

The corellas were circling our campsite in search of food and you really can’t even leave a crumb out before they try to get in on the action straight away. This morning also had a bit of nervous excitement at camp when a brown snake slithered past near the camp hosts.

We headed off to Osprey and whilst I’d heard that the cancellation site I’d snagged was a good one, it was really something when I saw it for myself… You could see people paddle boarding and snorkeling and the weather was finally stunning (with no wind!). We were set up quicker than ever before.

Since Scarly can’t snorkel, she got the prime seat on the paddle board and I couldn’t believe how clear and turquoise the water was… within minutes we spotted our first turtle. I was excited like a kid at Christmas with every sighting and Scarly loved spotting them from her spot as well. 

Chris and the girls joined us in the water and whilst I was spotter on the paddle board, they snorkeled around us. We saw at least 8 different turtles in the hour and a half we were out there. Osprey you have my heart! It was so special, this has to be the highlight of the Ningaloo for all of us.

We jumped out for a bit, but later Jazzy and I went in for a snorkel and stumbled across a giant turtle just cruising around. I think it’s hard to convey in words just how incredible the experience is of being able to snorkel with so many turtles straight from shore. The marine life is also the best we’ve seen so far on the Ningaloo. 

The day got better still as we enjoyed a glorious sunset and steak dinner with a view and a half! All of us agreed that this is a highlight day from the trip. 

Kms travelled – 32