We had a cyclone affecting the island weather the entire time we were there. Tropical Cyclone OMA (which is fitting since "Oma" is what I used to call my Dutch-Born, Aussie-emigrated grandmother who lived right near the island for many many years) was about 700 kilometers away from Lady Elliot but boy oh boy did we feel her presence. The wind howled, especially at night, hitting 40+ knots during the day and much more at night. The waves were brutal and the western side of the island - the part with the incredible coral reefs and the big marine animals (manta rays, etc.) were closed until the morning we left (don't worry, G and I went snorkeling but my god the current was still strong and we had to work hard to get back to shore).
I digress. The second-to-last day, the weather was a little better. The Lagoon was still choppy, but after a glass bottom boat ride (they had been cancelled the entire time, too, but opened up that day), S decided she was ready to snorkel again. Of course, Ii went. They were on a mission: to find a turtle! And find one, we did! Here it is:
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