My favourite Papuan Song has a great line which refers to the land of Papua being full of mystery. This week in Wayag has proved that beyond a doubt!
I was here for several days of meetings, and then to hold a training for Kalabia Conservation Educators, but before and after heavy, yet productive days, we took advantage of the amazing backdrop and explored the area.
We snorkeled in a Secret Bay...
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| the entrance to 'Secret Bay' |
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| 'Secret Bay' - over |
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| The floor of Secret Bay - covered with a floral coral garden |
Climbed to the top of two different karst mountains... (with two different groups!)
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| Bright clear morning overlooking the Wayag karst peaks reflected in a mirror-like sea! |
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| Kalabia training group at Wayag |
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| This is not staged - it is really 'climbing' to get to the peak! |
Dove amongst the highest marine biodiversity on the planet...
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| Diving Wayag's 'Figure-8 Rock' |
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| Bubbles trapped under a leather coral |
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| Turnicate up-close |
Not to mention endless snorkeling on the considerable house reef right at the Wayag Field Station, which is home to several large black-tip reef sharks (and a baby), curious bat-fish, giant clams, massive mantis shrimp, mating octopusses and many many other species taking shelter in the special safety this entirely protected area provides.
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| Bird's-eye view - can you find the snorkelers? |
Wayag also gave me the opportunity to get back to a tent again!
I have been missing living in a tent since I haven’t been spending time in the forests of Canada… but this week also gave me the opportunity to tent-it again! What a treat! Although the view from my front door is slightly different that the view I’m used to from a tent, I can’t say that’s been a problem (as you can see below)!
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