Two days turned into seven on the island paradise of Bunaken in Sulawesi. Snorkelling and diving every day in crystal clear warm waters. Like swimming in an aquarium - Incredible corals and fish by the zillion. On one swim off our beach we counted 12 turtles, one shark and one large ray.
There exists, however, the meany Crown of Thorns starfish which destroys all coral in its path. So Andy, our crazy German uncle friend, made a plan which we duly carried out. Six of us swam in formation, military fashion, sweeping for starfish. Strapping his dive knife to my leg and christening me Bond girl, it was my job to dive down with the knife and grapple with said starfish, balance it back to the surface where Sally would be waiting with our net (we made do with a pink bin).
Reflecting upon our success that evening, Andy chuckled to himself, 'Ah Bond girl. So funny. So dangerous!' Adding 'maybe if you lose 5......no, 7 lbs, then Bond girl'. The German charm and sense of humour never fails.
Bond girl
Andy ceremoniously burying the starfish
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