Wattamolla (4th February '07)

On Sunday a load of us headed down to Wattamolla in the Royal NP for Sneaky Pete's birthday. We had a bit of a barbie, threw a ball around and most people got into the sea for a spot of snorkelling. The lads managed to spot a few stingrays and also a cracking 2m wobbegong shark.

Stingray

Sh..sh..sh..sh..SHARK!

Things were going very well until a horde of marauding blue-bottles (Portugese men-o'-war to you and me) entered the bay and proceeded to attack my friends. It was just as well I hadn't entered the water yet.

Pete gets friendly with the marine life

That's the way to do it here in Australia I reckon. Wait a while for your mates to go test the water and see what's about. If there's something in there, they'll find it first! Anyway, most people were stung a wee bit but unfortunately the birthday boy copped a big one right in the face! Unpleasant business but hopefully he's feeling a load better now.

Ouch! Happy birthday Sneaks!

Underwater photography courtesy of Allan (The Dane) Larsen