More snorkeling fun 🤿

At 7, I made my way to the seafront (3 min walk) for collection and was the first one so got to sit and enjoy the early morning sun waiting for everyone. Today I'd booked a day tour snorkeling with manta rays and land tour of Nusa Penida, an island just off the coast of Bali. As soon as we passed the reef, it was super rough, the waves were huge!

First stop was Manta Bay, unfortunately we didn't see any mantas but did see dolphins (apparently the dolphins scare the manta rays away). Next we did a short snorkeling stop in a calmer bit, it was cool riding around the island as it looked really prehistoric, all rocks, caves and waterfalls with huge crashing waves beating against it.

The third stop was cool, we did drift snorkeling. Drift snorkeling is literally, jump in and let the current carry you along whilst looking at the underwater world below. We did this at 'the wall' (it was right under a cliff edge).

Next up was lunch. As lunch was included, I was expecting some crappy meal where we had to pay for everything extra but once we got off the boat, took a quick walk through some random streets to the cars, we were taken to an amazing hotel. The hotel was set into the cliff, overlooking other islands with an infinity pool and a gateway (part of a Hindu temple). We ordered from a set menu then we were allowed to use the pool, it was amazing! The views were spectacular. Me and another woman, Georgia, grabbed some pictures at the temple before enjoying the pool.

After lunch, we went to Kelingking beach which has this beautiful rock formation that is meant to look like a dinosaur. When we first walked up, it was rammed, thankfully our guide told us to walk up a few minutes. Gald be did, as it was empty with stunning views, and a few monkeys thrown in.

Next up was Angle Billabong and Broken beach, both beautiful but really crowded. At Broken beach you can walk completely around the top, looking into a pool formed by the sea that is insanely blue.

Last stop was another bit of drift snorkeling, this time we went 2km in a gentle current. Saw loads of fish and more sea turtles. It's a weird sensation letting the current take you but it was very relaxing.

Then back- back through the giant waves (two of the Australians were getting so drenched, they sat there with the snorkel masks on. Made it back at low tide so had to wade back in (saw a couple more star fish). All in all, despite not seeing the mantas, it was a really good day. Having a nice group helped.Read more