24th July. Brian's birthday celebration day

Brian was up and waiting at the gate at 7.30am for his big day in the Great Barrier Reef. I didn't even hear him go (shame on me)

Bus to the Cruise to join all Nationalities of Tourists ready for an exciting day. It was a little rough & cloudy on the 90 min trip to the reef but then a beautiful day..

There were opportunities to on glass bottom boat, a sub boat, go snorkelling, diving and helicopter flights. Brian did all except snorkelling and diving.

All food for the day , morning and afternoon tea and a wonderful lunch.

Snorkelling 

The Reef

Diving

And the highlight, the Helicopter flight over the reef. Pilot and 3 passengers