Neptunes revisited - 12:12 pm

19 Nov 2009

Our stay here on Vamizi Island is sadly coming to an end. What makes it even harder is that we have been treated to some of the most exceptional diving in this third week. We returned to Neptunes this week, there was 30-meter visibility and no current, it was bliss.

We descended down to about 25 meters along the wall and then began to make our way into the crevice, escorted by two rather large grey reef sharks. Once in there you are not even sure where to start looking, there is life above you, below you, to your left, to your right, it is almost overwhelming. I admire Grant for being able to translate the beauty of this place on film, because if I had the camera in my hands it would be like watching a hyperactive kid in a candy shop.

The star of the show today had to have been two gigantic potato bass. Grant for some reason caught the fancy of these 150-pound fish, and they stuck with him for the majority of the dive. They seem like quite intelligent, curious fish. They swim up very close and turn their bodies so that their large eyes meet yours when you are diving with them.

We explored this area for about an hour and then unfortunately had to begin our ascent. Time goes so quickly when you are exploring such a diverse and unique landscape. Three days left here, lets see what surprises are still in store.
Leah

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