Komodo - manta rays and dragons


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May 23rd 2018
Published: June 24th 2018
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I was lucky enough to spend a week in the Komodo National Park. Most people know about the dragons, but visitors (and me!) are usually there for the under-water life. Every sea creature imaginable. And manta rays, lots of manta rays. It didn't disappoint, essentially the perfect week!... Read Full Entry



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Eagle ray!!Eagle ray!!
Eagle ray!!

I was snorkeling above this guy forever, until divers spotted him and started putting cameras all over and scared him away. I absolutely love these guys, they have the goofiest faces.
Our guide, with the pointy stick that's supposed to keep us safeOur guide, with the pointy stick that's supposed to keep us safe
Our guide, with the pointy stick that's supposed to keep us safe

A dragon only has to bite you (or other pray) - their spit is venomous, so once it bites you, it follows you around waiting for you to die...the pointy stick wasn't terribly reassuring to me
Reunited!Reunited!
Reunited!

In the best random surprise, I walked into a restaurant in Labuan Bajo before heading into the airport and heard my name - mini-reunion with a friend from Java!



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