Visitors from UAE

This weekend a work colleague of Matt's brought his family down to visit and stay with us for a couple of nights. We took the on the Sidab hike but brought snorkel equipment with us to check out the cove. This was the first time Elise was really able to enjoy snorkeling. I brought her little kickboard float and I think it gave her a feeling of protection against sea urchins. She was so excited to see fish.
And also to do some climbing.



Bristle Stars in the tide pools and all over the rocks.  Can you spot the ghostly fish hanging out with the sea star?




The Puffers were proliferate. I bet we saw5 different kinds. Honestly I don't know if they were all puffers. We need to do a little more research but the blue boxy fish with the yellow tops and the tiny lips were completely adorable.









 

Sidab is a tricky hike, It was hot starting out. Our friend's struggled a bit but were really good sports about it. Elise was upset about going at first but she bravely embarked. All the kids who started out nervous said they were so glad that they came and they would do it again. It really was a lot of fun.



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