Sea Snakes

Had the opportunity to check out a boat today I want to buy. Went out to the rock islands for the first time and all I can say is WOW. Beautiful. Cruising along with great company we pulled up to cemetary reef and went snorkeling. We then drifted for awhile and when we got hot jumped in the water and just hung on the boat. After awhile we started to head back and saw a rock island with a cave and lots of old 55 gallon drums we guess were from wwII. We pulled up and tied the boat and jumped out to have a look around. What we didn't know is there were a bunch of sea snakes in the cave. We only saw three which was actually kind of cool, but I have a feeling more were around. Used my new canon d10 which is waterproof . We got right up on this snake which was just sleeping. Really cool. After that we took the boat to Sams Dive Shop and tied up and went and had a cold beer and some food. Then back home. Clearly a day to remember and made me realize I will have to get a boat no matter what. We also saw a bunch of turtles and some stingrays. The rock islands are incredible.

Ngatpang Waterfall

The rain has stopped. We were able to make our way to Ngatpang waterfall today. Once someone tells you where it is it is easy to find. If you have a GPS it is N 07.27.198 E 124.31.776. Go down the compact road past Amelik turnoff. Keep going and you will see a farm on the left. Right past that is a gravel road. Make a left. You will see a site where they are storing some heavy equipment. Right past the gate is a small dirt road. I just parked there and the trail is just 30 yards or so in. There is a sign. The trail is short, but slippery. We were the only ones there. You can wade across to the waterfall which was quite nice. We swam for awhile but be careful. The small rapid has some rocks in it. The kids really had a good time and we packed a lunch and some soda and even brought the dog. If you are looking for a quick hike to a nice waterfall, this is the place. And, you don't have to pay anything to go here.