Monkey Mia

Went out to see the dolphins today but were disappointed, they make no secret that they don't always come in, but still like to take your money anyway. We don't mind because it is toward a good cause.

It is certainly a busy place, at least 100 people and they said it was a small day. They only come in once a day to feed at around 8am, but they can make you wait until noon if they want - if you are keen enough. Sometimes 3 times a day but they only feed once.

One dolphin came in close but she couldn't be fed because it wasn't part of the feeding program, and a couple of others came in a little way, but not enough to get a good look, or feed.

By this time it was a bit boring and the boys had had enough, we saw more action out front of our campsite at Ningaloo Station.

I don't get it, there were tour boats - massive boats coming in and out of the jetty literally 10m away from where the interaction was supposed to take place. You can't tell me they don't spook them a little....

Then you get dopey women that don't listen to Rangers when they say stay in a straight line & don't push forward so the only dolphin will come up and down the line and not get spooked. Then you get a good look....not this one, she stayed at least 2m in front & of course the dolphin didn't come close. I took Mav up the way a bit and he had a good look.

Out of the 100 people there were 6 fish to feed, and this is by selection process by the rangers. Without being discriminative if you are of Asian decent and staying at the resort there's a good chance you might get handed a fish.....if they come in.

In summary, a great spot, but best time is high tide, (not like today) in the summer so as its not so cold and be patient, it would be great for kids if they come in.

After this we went to Little Lagoon, Eagle Bluff and then Shark Bay aquarium where the boys got to see and learn a lot about the marine life. Zander kept asking the marine biologist lots of questions which was cool and impressed us both....then Mav tried and made the crowd laugh....gold. Another beautiful part of the world is Shark Bay. I wish I had a boat big time, all the big fish get caught on boats. There will be a next time...

Coffee and local playground this afternoon, home made pizza for tea and off to Steep Point tomorrow for 3 nights of seclusion and fishing again....

Jase....