sharks, manta rays, and more dolphins

We are now only 400km north of Perth, having covered some ground since we left Shark Bay 3 days ago.

We did a sunset trip on Shotover and the water was much calmer and less choppy than the previous sailing.

From trek phase 3

From trek phase 3

James dog had a fantastic week swimming in the sea, rolling in wet rotting seagrass and scavenging dried fish.

From trek phase 3

From trek phase 3

Many thanks for all the birthday wishes, we spent an extra day in Monkey Mia so that I could be spoiled with a meal out and get another dolphin fix. Vanessa even baked a birthday cake in the van.

From trek phase 3

From trek phase 3

From trek phase 3

On leaving Shark Bay we had a night's free camping by the sea, and stopped off at 'Ocean World' where we had a demonstration of what happens when you wave a dead fish on a bit of string in front of a 1.5 metre lemon shark.

From trek phase 3

The viewpoint at Eagle Bluff affords great views of the sealife, and we watched sharks and manta rays from above.

From trek phase 3

From trek phase 3

..also a bit of bird life:

From trek phase 3

.....and time for a recreational swim.

From trek phase 3