When we got back from shopping, we saw a whole bunch of dinghys at the entrance to Thunderball Grotto (or cave). We begged to go, even though it was late. We finally persuaded mom and dad to go. We got our swim suits on and started our adventure. Thunderball Grotto got its name by the movie
Thunderball. It's a James Bond movie. The cave also appears in the movies
Splash and
Never Say Never.
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| That little black spot is the entrance to the cave! |
When we got there, mom, dad, and Riley got in the water but I was too scared because it was so deep. I finally got in and swam until until I could touch near the mouth of the cave. I put on my mask there and went inside. At first I was scared but there was light inside from holes in the ceiling of the cave. It was as big as my classroom! And it was about 15feet deep. I felt like I was in an aquarium! I saw an enormous Nassau grouper, blue head, millions of minnows, Lionfish, squirrel fish, butterfish, angelfish, parrot fish, and damselfish. It was amazing!!
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| Riley, about to go in. |
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| "It was this big!" |
It was time to go too soon. I would never forget this. What a wonderous sight. That night we looked through the fish books and said, "I saw that one! I saw that one!" all night long.
Hope all is well,
Wren
I have to tell you that when I am in California visiting my grand daughters we have to read all your moms posts and you and your sisters.....we LOVE reading them! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
ReplyDeleteWren....this sounds totall awesome. You are driving me crazy though with all this snorkeling and fishing and playing in the water. The closest I have been is the polar bear dip!
ReplyDeleteHi Wren! That cave is so cool. The hutias are cute too. Just like zuzu pets that poop....A LOT!!
DeleteI miss you. Love, Siobhan
Way to get over some of your fear about snorkeling and deep water! Seeing all of those fish must have made it so worth it.
ReplyDeleteI do want to alert you to a possible safety consideration: Your mom doesn't have the best track record when it comes to outboard motors. Just saying! I say this because I saw that first photo.
Of course, I'm kidding about your mom and outboard motors. That crash was a long time ago . . . ; )
I am SO jealous of all the snorkeling you're doing, and it sounds like you've become a fish i.d. expert! You sure are getting the most out of every minute in that beautiful environment. All the posts are really fun to read!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and St. Patrick's Day Wren! I miss you sooo much.
ReplyDeleteSiobhan
Dear Wren, I wanted to wish you a happy birthday!!! You are getting so big and tall:) Thanks for sharing all your great adventures, I thought of you today as I made some gingersnaps and it was snowing. I miss and love you a bunch!! Bring me home a hutia please, you know I love rodents:) Aunt Wendy
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