We had a very gentle sail about 15 miles up the atoll to a place called Blue Lagoon that people had raved about. It didn’t disappoint in terms of dramatic scenery, the blue of the lagoon is incredible. There was one other boat when we arrived, which was just as well as the safest area to anchor was not that big. We could see coral heads everywhere, but we got the anchor down and holding, when Rowan dived down he discovered our anchor had gone straight into a piece of coral but was secure and as the weather is meant to be absolutely calm with no wind we thought is was safe.
We got going straight away to do some midday snorkelling. The Canadian boat gave us instructions on how to get into the lagoon, reef shoes are essential. We had a good look at the lagoon and realised the snorkelling was best just on the outskirts. There were impressive huge big coral heads, but sadly the rain must have churned the sand and the visibility wasn’t that good, almost better to see it from JeldiJeldi above. There were not a lot of fish, although a couple of big sharks hanging around us. It is a bit sinister when they go round and round you, and in this visibility you only see them when they are pretty close. We had a good wander all over the lagoon, we got JeldiJeldi right inside and pootled over to the far side, it is all very shallow. The colours and patterns of the water were incredible. The photos do it more justice than me talking about it.
Finally returned to PolePole and two other Catamarans had arrived, the Canadians had left. It was wonderfully quiet, the day boats all leave at 3pm, I guess they have to be back in town in daylight. We had another meal from our chicken we slow cooked the other day and we still have loads left! It was enormous. We found a ripe avo and had a delicious chicken salad, with our meagre supply of fresh veg.
Approaching the incredible blue of Blue Lagoon
Sorry to bore you with so many photos but the lagoon is stunning
Inside the lagoon
Another nursery for the young sharks
A few shelters for the day tripper’s which is obviously what the sharks are waiting for
The blue waters of the lagoon
PolePole the other side of the lagoon
Lots to admire!
Noddies sunning themselves, there is a Lori that is endemic to The Tuamotus and found here in Rangiroa, we thought we might have heard some, but all we saw were these Noddies
The shallow lagoon
This Sting ray zipped passed us with a very long tail, I love the patterns in the water
The area we snorkelled in, at the edge of the reef
We wiggled our way through this coral to get into the middle of the lagoon
Amazing pink rays in the sky
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