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19 Jan 2011

WW: Snorkeling at Bunaken National Park

Bunaken National Marine Park is one of the major tourist destinations in Manado city (my mom’s hometown) in North Sulawesi. On the 6th day of our New Year’s vacation in Manado we decided to rent a glass bottom boat and went snorkeling around the Bunaken island.

On the boat to Bunaken National Park

It takes about 30 minutes boat ride from Manado port to Bunaken

On the way to Bunaken National Park

Ladies on board to Bunaken
We didn't bring our kids. We left them at their auntie's house ;-)

View of Bunaken Marine Park through the glass bottom of the boat

Approaching to the island we could see a magnificent underwater scenery through the glass bottom of the boat
So actually you don't have to be wet to enjoy Bunaken :-P

Getting ready to snorkel

Time for snorkeling

Snorkeling at Bunaken Marine Park

Snorkeling at Bunaken Marine Park

That's my cousin. She's a PE teacher so naturally she swims better than any of us and had a great time exploring Bunaken

Snorkeling at Bunaken National Marine Park

And that is me floating on the surface...
Didn't dare to take off my life jacket :-$

Snorkeling at Bunaken National Marine Park

The guide tried to teach me to dive but I still prefer wearing my life jacket :-$

At Bunaken port

Finished snorkeling, we landed to the island for sightseeing

Welcome to Bunaken Island

Hope you enjoy our pictures at Bunaken Marine Park

Happy Wordless Wednesday :-D !


20 Responses to “WW: Snorkeling at Bunaken National Park”

  1. so pretty & I can ‘almost’ feel the warmth! can I sneak in your suitcase on your next vacation, it looks so much fun compared to my winder un-wonderland :( GrammyMouseTails´s last blog ..Shooting StarsMy ComLuv Profile

  2. What a wonderfully wet and pretty adventure!
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  3. Alice Law says:

    I’m so envy… such a great experience! Your post prompted me to pester my hubby to bring me to Renang for snorkeling! ;-)

  4. Comedy Plus says:

    And it’s warm too. It’s freezing here. I’m jealous.

    Have a terrific, warm WW. :) Comedy Plus´s last blog ..Wordless WednesdayMy ComLuv Profile

  5. Wow the pictures are fantastic and it’s so clear! I’m guessing you took some of these through the glass in the bottom of the boat. Awesome captures!

  6. lina says:

    The underwater photos are sure nice :o) lina´s last blog ..That Plant Is As Shy As You AreMy ComLuv Profile

  7. Jellybelly says:

    Nice underwater pics! I love snorkeling, it’s so relaxing!
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  8. Wow some lovely shots there. I wouldn’t take my jacket off if I were there either BTW ;-) PippaD @ A Mothers Ramblings´s last blog ..Shampoo Sculptures – Wordless WednesdayMy ComLuv Profile

  9. Trish says:

    Gorgeous fun photos. A wonderful experience too by the looks of it.
    Happy WW
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  10. mona says:

    wow, that was fun .. it was 2006 when i did this thing.
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  11. Apryl says:

    How fun!! That is a gorgeous shot of the coral too.
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  12. Russ says:

    Great Pictures. Looks like all of you had a great time.

  13. Mariuca says:

    :-* :-* You are looking slim and slender in these pics EM!
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  14. Mariuca says:

    What an awesome start to your new year, love all the under water snorkelling pics! :-* :-* :-* Mariuca´s last blog ..Mexican Delights @ Las Carretas My ComLuv Profile

  15. Rose says:

    Looks like a lotta fun!
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  16. wintergurl says:

    Love snorkeling too , nice place.
    Love the underwater photo:)
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  17. pipin says:

    amazing place to get vacation

  18. Michael says:

    Wow! Nice photo and a happy holiday! :-* (L) Michael´s last blog ..Where To Go This Weekend – 21 Jan 2011My ComLuv Profile

  19. Papa Sez says:

    I vividly remember the fun we all had when we went out to the sea to experience the “butanding” or whale shark in Donsol, Sorsogon. Even our baby of just 12 months were with us in the boat! :-$ Papa Sez´s last blog ..Its Christmas at UPLB Part 2My ComLuv Profile