Reef, Birthday, Happy & Thankful

Ian McGillivray, born 11.12.1961, is 61 today! Of course, that almost didn't happen, and I am incredibly thankful to all those who helped me back to good health. On January 17th, I could barely walk, anð when I did walk, I was quickly out of breath. Today, I swam 3km, and not just any 3K, but along the outer drop of the outer Great Barrier Reef. Even better, I did it with Flo, Lennox, Lola, Nora Skye, and Oscar. We had been nearby a few days before, but today was a way better snorkel. We saw the turtles, Lola had been dying to see, we saw a shark, probably a reef shark, and the happy sight of lots healthy coral and huge variety and number of fish. I didn't take any photos, but Flo and Nora Skye did, so I will add some of their photos soon.
The day had gotten off to a good start at around 05:20. I was woken by loud shouting , normally not a good thing, but today was England vs. France, and the shouts could only mean one thing, France had scored (lots of French and Latinos in the hostel. If there were any English , they were hiding). I dragged myself out of bed and joined the crowd downstairs to watch the rest of the match, which ended 2:1 in France's favour.
At 07:00, the kids and Flo were up, and soon after, we headed to the reef and came back around 5 pm.
The rest of the day was we usually have on birthdays , a meal together, happy birthday singing and cake. Boys called, others messaged. All very nice.Read more