Sunset Paddle from Palm Cove to Double Island, Far North Queensland

Trusty guide Chris and I set out as a duo on a morning that was pretty impressive, and paddled out around this island to see a honeycomb whipray, a number of turtles that sped off when they encountered our long shadows, and schools of fish. Apparently, I had forgotten to pray to the sea god that morning, and went to my knees after doing a little dance . . . off balance, but graceful enough to hold it together. Although the water is about 28 C, the coral can be quite sharp, so you don't want to come in contact. As we were coming approaching the beach, a funny little cuttlefish started hopping out of the water straight towards me.