Splendid Snorkeling Voyage
This past weekend I was able to attend a sea turtle conference in the Florida Key (doesn't that sound like fun? Sea turtles are so cool!!!) One awesome thing about the trip was that we went snorkeling off of Key Largo on White Banks Reef. It was my first time and was sooooooooo much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sure you can see my excited through the equipment. :)Though it turns out, I may not be the best snorkeler ever because I just really don't like to kick. Even when I swim normally, I use by arms and not by legs. I noticed I had the same habit sometimes during snorkeling. lol.
We didn't see anything extra special like sharks, turtles,or sting rays. However, we did see lots of colorful fish and beautiful coral! The diversity of God's creature is amazing. While swimming I kept thinking what an awesome Father we have. Here are a few pictures so you can also marvel at God's amazing creation!
So great story about that pink fish pictured above, it is a man-eating fish!...I barely escaped that beast with my life. It was so traumatizing that I saw my life flash before my eyes (Did you die? Yes, but I lived)...Ok, so maybe it wasn't quite that dramatic. The true story is I saw the fish and wanted to get a picture so I dove down to get a little close. It then proceeded to swim directly at me with it's mouth WIDE open. Apparently, I was too scary cause it turned away a couple feet from me. :)
Anyways, it was truly a fantastical experience and I'm so glad I had the chance to go. The rest of the weekend was spent seeing sea turtles at the Turtle Hospital, learning all about sea turtles, catching up with friends, and eating seafood.:)
"That's All Folks!"
Hello Ally. So good to know you through your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am blessed and feel privileged and honored to get connected with you because of who you are in the Lord JESUS CHRIST. It must have been a thrilling experience to dive deep in to the water to see the beauty under the water world. Your experience with the man eating fish must be terrifying experience but I believe you are an adventures young lady who want to explore the life in the sea water. Not all will have the daring which you have. Well I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India and love to get connected with the people of God around the world to be encouraged, strengthen and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 36 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the broken hearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the weset to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come with your friends to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends. Wish you a very joyous Christmas season and a very bright, prosperous and Christ centered coming new year 2016.
ReplyDeleteHello Ally. So good to know you through your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am blessed and feel privileged and honored to get connected with you because of who you are in the Lord JESUS CHRIST. It must have been a thrilling experience to dive deep in to the water to see the beauty under the water world. Your experience with the man eating fish must be terrifying experience but I believe you are an adventures young lady who want to explore the life in the sea water. Not all will have the daring which you have. Well I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India and love to get connected with the people of God around the world to be encouraged, strengthen and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 36 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the broken hearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the weset to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come with your friends to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends. Wish you a very joyous Christmas season and a very bright, prosperous and Christ centered coming new year 2016.
ReplyDeleteSo fun that you are blogging again! :) There is a man who started his own turtle preserve on a little island near the Guatemala / Mexico border. Anytime you want to come check it out, we'd love to take you. (Hint hint - come visit.) Anyway - it's always great to read about what you're up to. Hugs from all of us!
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