Wow...seriously...where do I even begin? This trip is changing my life...in an awesome way. I mean it with all of my heart when I say that I'm having the time of my life.
We boarded the 83-ft Whitbread Around the World Race Yacht, the British Defender, for Days 8 and 9 (and a little of 10) of our fabulous adventure. I wish I could describe to you just how brilliant the last 2 days of my life have been, but I know that no words will ever do it justice. I have tons of pictures too, but I know that can't even capture it.
We headed out to sea out of Airlie Beach on Saturday afternoon, and headed to the Whitsunday Islands which is made up of 74 islands and nothing but beauty. We stopped at Hook Island on the way and snorkeled near the shore. Now, I'm not really a fan of snorkeling...had a slight panic attack lol...but I'm good and it was worth it. Didn't stay in long, but enough to see the coral and some pretty colorful fish!
The sun was perfect, the breeze was perfect, the smell of the ocean was perfect. Before we knew it, it was night and time for bed...not so perfect. ;) 37 people in an 80' yacht may not seem so bad, but those were some small beds! Not complaining for sure...you know me, I can sleep anywhere and through anything!
Yesterday (Day 9) was even better...we sailed out to Whitsunday Island (the main island) and went to Whitehaven Beach. If you have a few minutes, definitely Google it. It is literally the #1 best beach in the world. The water is literally crystal clear and bluer than anything you have ever seen. And the beach is silica sand, which is the finest sand in the world...it's like sugar, and it literally squeaks when you walk on it. And the water is the most purifying ocean in the world. It's hard to imagine, so you can imagine how beside myself I was. I wish I could transport my thoughts and what my eyes saw onto paper somehow. I wrote about it last night...the best way I have been able to describe it is that when I look at this place, I just see God...in all of his imagination and creativity and beauty, all at work. It's life-changing. Really.
It was the most peaceful place I have ever been to...I didn't want to leave. But alas, we had to. :( Another wonderful night with my new friends, and then we headed back to Airlie Beach this morning. We sailed back...like, really sailed! The boat was almost completely on its side and it was a little scary but so awesome!! I have pics and it's crazy! We are all tired, dirty (no showers for 2 days!), and overwhelmed with what we just experienced...this is the best time of our lives, and we all feel it.
I cannot be more thankful in my life right now.
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