Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The amazingly Blue Grotto




The Blue Grotto on Malta is pretty spectacular, we ended up there a few months ago when my brother and sister were visiting. We paid our 7 euros and hopped in a boat, the seas were a bit choppy and I was a little hesitant because I had brought along my big camera, I kept seeing visions of myself trying to swim while keeping my camera out of the water... but, I am so glad that I brought it along! Our awesome guide took us through a few caves and then in one of the last ones he said, "Okay, now you swim!" We were so surprised to be allowed to jump into the water.  My brother went first, he brought his new dive mask which was great because we all got a turn. You can see from the pics below that it was intensely turquoise and super clear the visibility was probably 30 meters. The actual "Blue Grotto is tiny and when you put your hand into the water it looks like someone turned on a neon blue light, it's that bright. I would have to say the highlight was our really cool boat captain and getting to jump into the water in the cave.



Trying out the new Dive mask, and my sisters feet as she jumped into the water.



7 comments:

  1. so, so, so, SOOOOOOOO beautiful. These photos are so pretty Mims.
    -Psalm

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  2. That. Is. Incredible.

    You and your travels only have me THIS MUCH JEALOUS.

    ;)

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  3. Awww thanks Psalm, I can say the same thing about your photos!

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  4. Bev, you know that old adage the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. I dream of having a permanent home, till then I am enjoying the exotic views out my window... by the way your food photos do the same thing to me! We should exchange recipes someday!

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  5. great pictures - really captures the mediterranean light well

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  6. cute dress!!! + how long are you there again... you're making me drool for malta!!!

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  7. Thanks Brooke, we are here till Feb. of next year!

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