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April 13th 2013

Published: April 14th 2013

And I'm back into the real world, for the most part. For the last 3 1/2 weeks I have been doing what I have always dreamed of, diving the Great Barrier Reef. It was everything I could ask for and then some. I will say the trip there was a bit rough. Before I left, the house threw me a "going away" party (with tacos!) and things got a bit wild. So needless to say waking up at 4am to catch a fl... Read Full Entry

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Marnie Cadden

wanderlust247

After graduating from college, I knew that my life was destined for adventure.... I chose to become a scuba diving instructor, a career choice that I knew would allow me to combine both my love of the ocean and my wanderlust. I set off on this journey and made my way through many different countries across the globe. I have met some of he most amazing people, had some crazy experiences, and have seen some of the best things that this world of ours has to offer. I plan on continuing my journey to see the world and live my dream, and it is my pleasure to share my story with all of these wonde... full info

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The Jetty

Enjoying my life as a diver on the Great Barrier Reef.

Seabird

Just leaving my mark on the island. After a awesome night, I drew this on the wall at Skid Row. Now everyone who goes to the island and likes to have fun will see my drawing and remember the coolest diver EVER.!

The Shipwreck

Heron Island

On the skirts of the reef looking back at the island from the dive boat.

Heron Island Sunrise

Part of my morning jog. Watching the sunrise in paradise.

Internet Hut

The left side of the house was the only spot on the island that got any internet for all of the staff on the island.

Skid Row

This is the outdoors of Skid Row where alot of the outdoor staff parties happened.

Dive Shop

My home away from home, the shop. Spent alot of my day working in here.

Pool

Did alot of snorkel lessons and refresher courses in this pool.

Gantry

The wooden frame in the water was the only thing that was left over on the island from when it first opened as a nature sanctuary. The frame was a tool that they used to help catch turtles for marketing (when it was allowed).

Sunset from the plane

My way back to Sydney had the coolest sunset from the sky!

My life

All of my clothes for a month on Heron.

Heron Island Sunrise

Over Shark Bay

Heron Island

The island and the surrounding reefs.

Great Barrier Reef

A typical sight on the reef. Need I say more?

Back of shop

Gear cleaning station out the back of the shop.

My Morning Jog

One of my favorite parts of the day, sunrise over shark bay!

Walking Path

Part of my morning jog.

Walking Path

Part of my jogging path, through the backwoods on the island.

Walking Path

Part of the route on my morning jog.

15th April 2013

Lynda
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Great!
Thank you for the wonderful entries! It's so much fun reading them and learning about places I'll never get to go to! It's almost like being there.....

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