Ningaloo Reef - Turquiose Bay part 2

Anxious about my swim experience, I was determined to work through my fears. I spoke briefly with my mom, who reminded me her sister died after being pulled by a current. Interestingly, her death date is my birth date. I didn't need the reminder.

Sitting on the beach trying to conjure courage, I journeyed for assistance. I was guided to jump in and face my fear. So I did and didn't go too far out as a test run. That was fun.

Confidence building, I head out again. A went out farther and felt a little struggle getting back in. At the end of the afternoon, I did it 5 times. I am proud of myself.

I knew that fear was something this trip was going to bring up. I dealt with it last summer when I was camping in bear country. What I found interesting is that when fear arises, it is when my desire for companionship is strongest. Despite that, I recognize I have tremendous courage to do what I do. I've taken many risks and put myself in unfamiliar circumstances regularly. Some say that builds strength and confidence. Does one beget the other?

Photos are from the web to represent what I did today.

The mound that looks like poo is made by termites. They were all around the peninsula.

Btw, my Australian number is +61457303827. I'm headed into the remote Northern Territory. If I stop posting (more than a couple of days), please take measures. Thank you, caring friends...Read more